Tragic Loss: Five Al Jazeera Journalists Killed in Gaza Attack

In a tragic incident, five journalists from Al Jazeera were killed during an Israeli attack in Gaza. This event has sparked outrage and raised serious concerns about press freedom in conflict zones. The Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the killings as a targeted assassination, while the Israel Defense Forces claimed the journalists were affiliated with Hamas. The ongoing conflict has resulted in the deaths of numerous journalists, highlighting the dangers faced by media professionals in war-torn areas. As ceasefire talks continue, the situation remains critical for both civilians and journalists in Gaza.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 11, 2025, 10:10 IST

Fatal Incident in Gaza

On Sunday, five journalists from the Qatari state broadcaster Al Jazeera lost their lives due to an Israeli strike in Gaza, as reported by the news channel.

The victims included correspondents Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with camerapersons Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. They were situated in a tent designated for journalists near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City when the attack occurred.

Al Jazeera Media Network condemned the incident, labeling it a “targeted assassination” and a severe violation of press freedom.

According to the broadcaster, the order to kill Anas Al-Sharif, recognized as one of Gaza’s courageous journalists, was a desperate move to silence those revealing the ongoing occupation of Gaza.

Al Jazeera accused Israeli officials of inciting violence against its journalists, claiming that the attack followed repeated calls to target them.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) asserted that Al-Sharif was affiliated with Hamas and had disguised himself as a journalist. They alleged that he led a Hamas cell responsible for rocket attacks against Israeli civilians.

While the IDF made these claims, they did not address the deaths of the other journalists involved.

The Committee to Protect Journalists highlighted a troubling trend, stating that Israel has a history of labeling journalists as terrorists without credible evidence.

Sara Qudah, the regional director for the global media watchdog, emphasized that journalists are civilians and should never be targeted, calling for accountability for those responsible for these killings.

Since the onset of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023, a total of 186 journalists have been reported killed, with 178 of them being Palestinians at the hands of Israeli forces, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The military offensive by Israel commenced in October 2023 following a deadly attack by Hamas that resulted in the deaths of 1,200 individuals in southern Israel. Since then, Israel has conducted extensive air and ground operations in Gaza, leading to over 61,000 fatalities.

Additionally, Israel has imposed a blockade on humanitarian aid, pushing the population towards famine, as reported by the United Nations.

Ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas have been ongoing since July 6, although previous attempts to establish a temporary ceasefire have faltered due to significant disagreements.