Palestinian Journalists Burned Alive in Khan Younis Tent

 

Journalist Tent Targeted in Khan Younis: Israeli Airstrike Leaves Two Dead, Multiple Injured

What happened? An Israeli airstrike targeted a tent used by journalists near Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, resulting in casualties and severe injuries.

Where did it happen? The attack occurred in Khan Younis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, specifically near the Nasser Medical Complex.

When did it happen? The airstrike took place early Monday morning.

Who was affected? Palestinian journalist Helmi Al-Faqaawi and a young man named Youssef Al-Khazandar were killed. Several other journalists, including Ahmad Mansour Hassan Aslayeh, Ihab Al-Bardini, Ahmad Al-Agha, Mohammad Fayeq, and Abdullah Al-Attar, were injured, with at least one in critical condition. Civilians present at the scene were also among the injured.

How did it happen? Israeli warplanes carried out the airstrike, which caused the journalists' tent to erupt in flames. Footage circulating online shows the immediate aftermath, with journalist Ahmad Mansour seen engulfed in fire and bystanders attempting to extinguish the blaze.

Why did it happen? The Israeli military has been repeatedly accused of systematically targeting Palestinian journalists in Gaza. The attack on the journalists' tent is seen by many as part of an alleged campaign to silence media coverage and prevent the dissemination of information about the conflict to the outside world.

Further Context:

• This attack comes less than 48 hours after another Israeli airstrike killed journalist Islam Nasreddin Maqdad and her child in western Khan Younis.
• Since the start of the war on Gaza on October 7, 2023, local reports indicate that over 210 journalists have been killed and hundreds more wounded.
• The incident has drawn strong condemnation from international media organizations and human rights groups, who are calling for an investigation into the targeting of journalists.