**Breaking News: Multiple Journalists Killed in Israeli Airstrike on Gaza Hospital**
In a devastating turn of events, an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza has claimed the lives of at least eight people, including four journalists, igniting outrage and concern for press safety amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. This morning’s attack marks one of the deadliest incidents for media workers in a war that has already seen a staggering 192 journalists killed over the past 22 months.
Among the deceased is Miriam Doggo, a freelancer for the Associated Press, who had been reporting on the dire conditions in Gaza, where doctors are struggling to treat children suffering from severe malnutrition. Al Jazeera has confirmed that its journalist, Muhammad Sallam, was also among those killed in the strike. Additionally, Reuters reported the death of its contractor, cameraman Osama al-Masri, while photographer Hatim Khaled sustained injuries.
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office and military have remained silent on this latest tragic incident, which underscores the perilous environment for journalists covering the conflict. The Committee to Protect Journalists has highlighted the alarming reality that the Israel-Hamas war has become one of the bloodiest for media professionals, far surpassing the toll taken during the ongoing war in Ukraine, where only 18 journalists have been killed.
As the situation continues to unfold, the international community is urged to respond to this escalating violence and the urgent need for the protection of journalists in conflict zones. We will continue to follow this story closely and provide updates as more information becomes available.