Hind Rajab Foundation identifies Israeli soldiers responsible for killing Anas al-Sharif
HRF and PCHR have identified Israel's Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir, Maj.-Gen. Tomer Bar, Maj.-Gen. Yaniv Asor, Gen. A (Unit 8200), Palmachim Airbase Cmdr, 'Black Snake' Sq Cmdr & Col. Avichay Adraee as those responsible for the killings.
On Sunday, the Israeli military announced that it had attacked a journalists' tent near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Sharif, who was one of the most prominent journalists covering Israel's assault on Gaza, was the target of the attack.
In addition to Sharif, six other Palestinians were killed in the attack, including Al Jazeera correspondent and Middle East Eye contributor Mohammed Qreiqeh as well as camera operators Mohammed Noufal, Ibrahim Zaher and Moamen Aliwa.
HRF is a Belgium-based organisation formed to challenge Israeli impunity concerning war crimes and human rights violations in Palestine.
PCHR is a Gaza-based NGO dedicated to protecting human rights in the occupied Palestinian territory.
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