Airstrike In Gaza Kills Two Palestinian Journalists; Death Toll Reaches 1,600

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza City early Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two Palestinian journalists, as reported by the Palestinian news agency Wafa.

A scene from the most recent escalation of violence. I Photo: WAFA Agency

The journalists were identified as editor Saeed Al-Taweel and photographer Mohammed Sobih. The airstrike took place in close proximity to an area housing several media offices, as per the Associated Press (AP) report.

On Saturday, three Palestinian journalists were reportedly shot and killed while reporting in Gaza.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), citing Palestinian press freedom groups, identified two of them as photographer Ibrahim Mohammad Lafi and reporter Mohammad Jarghoun.

CPJ confirmed that freelance reporter Mohammad El-Salhi was also killed. Lafi worked for Ain Media, and Jarghoun reported for Smart Media, according to CPJ.

The death toll from the ongoing conflict has risen to nearly 1,600 on both sides as reported by AP on Monday. In Israel, approximately 900 people, including 73 soldiers, have lost their lives, including 11 US citizens, according to media reports.

In Gaza, authorities report that more than 680 people have been killed. Additionally, thousands on both sides have been wounded, and Israeli bombings and missiles have displaced 187,000 Palestinians.

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