In brief
On December 25, 2024, a vehicle marked "Press" was struck in Nuseirat, Gaza, resulting in the deaths of five journalists affiliated with the Palestinian channel Al Quds Today. The Israeli military claimed it targeted a vehicle carrying a "terrorist cell" linked to Palestinian Islamic Jihad, stating the operation aimed to minimize civilian harm. The military maintained that it does not intentionally target journalists, albeit acknowledging that they consider certain individuals as lawful targets given their involvement with armed groups. This incident has heightened calls from international press organizations for stronger protections for journalists in conflict zones, particularly in light of the escalating violence in Gaza following the Hamas attacks on Israel.
