Staff Correspondent
Five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital’s main gate on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest single attacks on media personnel in the ongoing conflict.
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IDF Admits Targeting: Israeli military confirmed striking Al-Sharif, alleging Hamas ties – a claim Al Jazeera vehemently denies
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Total Death Toll: Seven fatalities reported at the site, including two civilians
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Last Broadcast: 28-year-old Al-Sharif had warned of intensified bombing in Gaza City minutes before his death
IDF’s Contested Claims:
In a Telegram post, Israel Defense Forces alleged Al-Sharif:
✓ Led a Hamas “terror cell”
✓ Assisted rocket attacks against Israelis
✓ Appeared on “military training course lists”
Verified Footage: BBC-reviewed videos show crowds carrying bloodied bodies, identifying Kuraikeh and Al-Sharif by name. His press vest remained visibly intact.
Media Blackout Context:
With international journalists barred from Gaza, local reporters like Al-Sharif became critical information channels – now systematically eliminated, watchdogs warn.
This developing story represents the 4th Al Jazeera team attacked in 2024. The network vows to continue Gaza coverage despite losses.