Tragic Israeli Strike Claims Lives of Three Journalists in Gaza

Thu Jan 22 2026 01:33:08 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

In a recent airstrike in central Gaza, three Palestinian journalists were killed, exacerbating tensions and raising questions about the consequences of military actions in combat zones.

Three Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, while another eight were reported dead across the region. The strike, targeting a vehicle believed to have been involved in drone operations linked to Hamas, has been condemned as a violation of humanitarian standards. The incident highlights the ongoing conflict's toll on journalists and civilians alike in the war-torn area.

Three Palestinian journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike in central Gaza, first responders report. The Hamas-run Civil Defence agency confirmed that their vehicle was hit in the al-Zahra area, identifying the victims as Mohammed Salah Qeshta, Anas Ghunaim, and Abdul Raouf Shaath. They were reportedly working for an Egyptian relief organization.

The Israeli military claimed that it targeted 'several suspects who operated a drone affiliated with Hamas' which posed a threat to Israeli forces. The military's examination of the incident is underway.

In addition to the journalists, at least eight others, including two children, also lost their lives due to Israeli artillery and gunfire over the same day, according to reports by Hamas's health ministry.

The three photojournalists were engaged in documenting humanitarian efforts in Gaza, particularly filming camps for displaced persons. A spokesperson from the relief organization stated that their vehicle was marked and validated their intent to conduct humanitarian work.

Hamas labeled the strike a 'dangerous escalation' and a violation of the ceasefire agreement. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has condemned the attacks as war crimes, alleging a systematic effort to silence Palestinian voices and obstructing the reporting of atrocities.

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, at least 206 journalists have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza since the conflict escalated, marking this as one of the deadliest periods for media workers in recent history.

This conflict arose following the October 7, 2023, attacks led by Hamas against Israel, which claimed around 1,200 lives and has since led to a significant Israeli military response in Gaza, resulting in massive civilian casualties.