Two Al Jazeera Journalists, Including Rami Al-Reefi, Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza; Death Toll Reaches 165

Jul 31, 2024, 04:03 PM

Two Al Jazeera journalists, Ismail Al-Ghoul and Rami Al-Reefi, were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The attack targeted their vehicle in Al-Shati refugee camp, which was clearly marked as 'Press'. Al-Ghoul, a father of one, was a well-known journalist who had reported extensively on the conflict in Gaza. The deaths of Al-Ghoul and Al-Reefi bring the total number of journalists killed in Gaza to 165 over the past 10 months. The airstrike also killed Khalid Al-Shawwa, the only child of his parents. This incident has sparked outrage and calls for an end to the targeting of journalists in conflict zones. The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the attack, highlighting the dangers faced by media professionals in Gaza. The journalists were reportedly covering the aftermath of the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh when they were targeted.