The Israeli Occupation Forces targeted a number of journalists working in and around Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday afternoon, killing one of the cameramen and seriously wounding Al Jazeera Arabic channel’s cameraman Fadi Al-Wahidi, who was shot in the neck while covering the attack on the camp. Al-Wahidi’s condition is said to be critical.
Al Jazeera strongly condemned the continued targeting of its journalists by the Israeli Occupation Forces. The latest attack comes in the aftermath of the shooting of another Al Jazeera cameraman two days ago. Ali Al-Attar is still in a critical condition, deprived of the necessary medical care due to the siege imposed on the area.
This incident marks yet another grave violation against journalists in Gaza, where Israeli forces have been increasingly hostile toward media workers.
Al-Wahidi was covering the Israeli bombardment and ground invasion of Jabalia camp, which has entered its fifth day. The Israeli military has ordered all residents to evacuate the camp, yet continues to target anyone attempting to move. His colleague Al-Attar was covering the conditions of the displaced Palestinians in Deir al-Balah.
The deliberate targeting of journalists is a flagrant violation of international laws protecting the press and humanitarian workers in war zones. Al Jazeera called on the international community to take immediate action to ensure the safety of journalists and civilians in Gaza, and hold the Israeli Occupation Forces accountable for their repeated crimes against journalists.
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