A chilling message has been sent after a journalist was killed in Gaza, with some experts marveling that news is still emerging from the territory. Al-Sharif, an Al Jazeera correspondent, was targeted in an air strike outside Gaza City’s largest hospital complex on Sunday. Israel swiftly claimed responsibility for the attack, claiming al-Sharif led a Hamas cell, but both Al Jazeera and al-Sharif denied this.
The killing is part of a pattern of violence against journalists in Gaza, with 184 Palestinian journalists and media workers killed by Israel since October 2023. This number compares to just 18 journalists and media workers killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Correspondent Anas al-Sharif left behind a message to be delivered after his death, stating that he would continue to convey the truth without distortion or falsification. Despite the challenges of covering Gaza, Al Jazeera’s news director said it is crucial for other news organizations to step up and recruit more journalists.
Many journalists working in Gaza are facing struggles to find food and resources, forcing some to make difficult decisions to leave their home country in search of education or work opportunities. The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed concern over the implications of this violence on future conflicts, warning that it can act with impunity due to a lack of international consequences.
As journalists continue to cover Gaza, they face significant challenges and risks, but also play a vital role in bringing attention to the region’s struggles.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/jazeera-gaza-journalist-killed-israel-626962e8272a1352d72b8167d976ae03