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The Israeli Foreign Ministry has defended the action, asserting that “jihadi terrorists with cameras are not journalists” and emphasised their commitment to targeting Hamas operatives. This after the Israeli military’s recent airstrike in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of six journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif. The incident has sparked widespread international condemnation, with the United Nations and various media organisations calling for an independent investigation and highlighting the risks to press freedom in conflict zones. Watch.
