In a shocking incident on August 25, an Israeli airstrike hit a hospital in southern Gaza, killing 20 people, including five journalists. Among them was 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a freelance visual journalist for AP. Colleagues from Al Jazeera and Reuters also lost freelance reporters.
Israel’s military said it targeted positions near the hospital. But the strike hit medical grounds, raising urgent questions about civilian safety and press freedom. Under international rules, hospitals are protected to ensure the wounded and medical teams stay out of harm’s way.
This tragedy highlights the extreme risks reporters face on the frontlines to bring us the stories that matter. Journalists like Dagga use cameras instead of rifles, putting everything on the line to shine a light on the truth.
Press freedom groups around the world are calling for an independent investigation, demanding accountability and stronger safeguards for civilians and media workers in conflict zones.
As we scroll through our feeds, let’s remember the human cost behind every breaking news alert 😔
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