**Breaking News: Journalists Among Eight 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. This tragic incident, reported early this morning, underscores the perilous conditions for media workers amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, which has already seen 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 situation in the hospital, where doctors struggled to save children wasting away from starvation. Al Jazeera confirmed that its journalist Muhammad Sallam was also killed in the strike. Additionally, Reuters reported the death of its contractor cameraman, Osama al-Masri, while photographer Hatim Khaled was injured.
The Israeli military and Prime Minister’s office have yet to comment on this tragic incident, which marks another grim chapter in a conflict that has proven to be one of the deadliest for journalists. The Committee to Protect Journalists highlights the alarming toll on media personnel, with the number of casualties in Gaza far exceeding those in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, where 18 journalists have been killed.
As the world watches, the situation in Gaza remains critical. The airstrike has intensified fears for the safety of journalists and civilians alike, further complicating an already volatile humanitarian crisis. We will continue to monitor this story closely and provide updates as they unfold.