An Israeli airstrike in the town of Hasbaiyya, southern Lebanon, has killed three journalists who were sleeping in a guesthouse. The victims included a camera operator and a technician from Al Mayadeen TV, along with a camera operator from Al-Manar TV. The facility was hosting reporters from various international and local media outlets at the time of the attack. Lebanese officials have condemned the strike as a deliberate targeting of the press, while regional tensions remain high following additional reports of heavy casualties in Gaza and ongoing diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire.
- Three media professionals were killed during an overnight strike on a compound housing journalists in Hasbaiyya, Lebanon.
- The casualties include camera operator Ghassan Najjar and technician Mohamed Reda from Al Mayadeen, and camera operator Wissam Qasim from Al-Manar.
- The guesthouse site hosted journalists from various outlets, including Sky News, Al Jazeera, and multiple Lebanese broadcasters.
- Lebanon’s information minister described the attack as a “war crime” and stated that the targeting of the journalists was intentional.
- In Gaza, health officials reported at least 38 people were killed in Israeli strikes on the southern city of Khan Younis.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken remains in the region to continue diplomatic efforts aimed at securing a ceasefire and the release of hostages.
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