Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Bombing

Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Bombing

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Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza Bombing

Two Palestinian journalist siblings and their father were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school sheltering evacuees, bringing the death toll of journalists in the conflict to over 180.

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Ahmad Abu SakheilZahra Abu SakheilMohammed Abu SakheilKhaled Abu Zar
Who were the victims of the Israeli bombing in Gaza City?
Two Palestinian journalists, Ahmad and Zahra Abu Sakheil, and their father were killed in an Israeli bombing of a school in Gaza City.
Where and under what circumstances did the bombing take place?
The school in Tuffah neighborhood was sheltering numerous evacuees when it was bombed; at least six people died in the attack.
What are the figures for journalist casualties in Gaza according to RSF and CPJ?
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reported 140 journalist deaths in Gaza by Friday, with 39 killed while working. The CPJ says this war is the deadliest for journalists.
What is the broader context of the bombing in relation to the ongoing conflict in Gaza?
The bombing occurred amidst an ongoing conflict in northern Gaza, where an Israeli ground and air offensive has resulted in over 1800 deaths and mass displacement.
What is the total number of journalists killed in Gaza according to the Palestinian government?
The death of the Abu Sakheil siblings brings the total number of journalists killed in Gaza since October 7, 2023, to at least 186, according to the Palestinian government.