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Palestinian Journalist Salma al-Qadoumi Shot by Israeli Forces on Sunday

Aug 18, 2024, 07:39 PM

Palestinian journalist Salma al-Qadoumi was shot in the back by Israeli military forces on Sunday while covering events in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. The incident occurred amidst reports of Israeli tanks firing on a group of journalists. Al-Qadoumi, along with another journalist, Ibrahim Muharrib, was injured in the attack. Witnesses describe Israeli tanks accelerating towards the journalists and shooting directly at them. This attack is part of ongoing violence in the region, with claims of journalists being deliberately targeted by Israeli forces.