Al Jazeera Journalist Anas Al Sharif Killed in Israeli Strikes in Gaza
His final post on X read: "Relentless bombardment. For two hours, the Israeli aggression has intensified on Gaza City." Israeli Military Statement
In a statement released after the strike, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) alleged that Al Sharif was involved in Hamas military operations.
"Anas Al Sharif served as the head of a terrorist cell in the Hamas terrorist organization and was responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops," the IDF said. Ongoing Conflict Coverage
Al Sharif, known for his frontline reporting, had been covering the intensifying conflict in Gaza for weeks. His death adds to the growing toll among journalists reporting from the war zone.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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