Gaza: Israel's military launched a deadly airstrike on a tent housing of journalists near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least two people and injuring seven others, some critically.
The attack took place as Israel's aerial bombardments intensified across Gaza, following a recent military action that claimed the lives of more than 50 individuals and forced the evacuation of five neighbourhoods in central Deir el-Balah. The recent assault on the journalist tent is part of a broader, ongoing military campaign in the region, which has caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
This specific incident occurred on April 7, 2025, after a period of heightened conflict in Gaza. The journalists who were targeted were covering the ongoing war, with the attack underscoring the perilous conditions media workers face in the region.
According to the reports, two of the injured journalists are in critical condition, one suffering severe burns and the other with a head injury caused by shrapnel.
The ongoing conflict has become increasingly deadly for journalists, with reports from the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs revealing that Israel’s assault on Gaza is the deadliest recorded for media workers, surpassing casualties in major global conflicts.
Since the war's increase in October 2023, over 230 journalists have been killed, including at least two more since the publication of the report on April 1. These numbers highlight the extreme dangers faced by reporters trying to document the violence in Gaza, which has been under a tight blockade and subjected to continuous airstrikes and ground operations.
Israel's military actions have drawn international condemnation, particularly after the killing of civilians, including children, in Gaza. In the midst of this, families of Israeli captives held in Gaza have also protested for their release, calling on leaders to broker a deal for their return.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to decline, with increasing malnutrition and a lack of basic necessities, deepening the suffering of the civilian population. The backdrop to this ongoing tragedy is the complex geopolitical situation in Gaza.
