Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza, including an Al Jazeera cameraman, officials say
Israeli strikes have killed six people in Gaza, including an Al Jazeera cameraman, according to local officials. The Israeli military accused the man, Ahmed Wishah, of being a "Hamas sniper operative", without providing evidence to support the claim.
Israeli strikes have killed six people in Gaza, including an Al Jazeera cameraman, according to local officials. The man killed was identified as Ahmed Wishah.
The Israeli military accused Wishah of being a "Hamas sniper operative" but, according to the BBC, did not provide evidence to support the claim. Al Jazeera and press-freedom organisations have previously raised concerns about the killing of journalists in conflict zones.
The strikes come amid continuing tensions in the region. International organisations have repeated calls for the protection of civilians and journalists. With accounts from the parties conflicting, independent verification remains difficult under the conditions of the conflict. The reported deaths add to a toll that rights groups say has fallen heavily on media workers in Gaza.
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