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Middle East Eye
4 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli strike on al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City kills journalists
At least three Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli strikes targeting a group of media workers in Gaza City's al-Ahli Arab hospital's courtyard, local reporters told Middle East Eye. According to local sources, the attack on Thursday morning came with no prior warning of the bombing. The Israeli assault has so far claimed the lives of correspondent Suleiman Hajjaj and photographer Ismail Badah, who both worked for Palestine Today TV, alongside photographer Samir al-Rifai, who worked for the Shams News Agency. Journalist Imad Daloul, who works for Palestine Today TV, and photographer Ahmed Qaljah, who works for Al-Arabiya TV, were also critically injured in the Israeli attack and have been rushed to the intensive care unit. Footage online shows bodies scattered across the courtyards of the Al-Ahli Hospital, otherwise known as the Baptist Hospital, as Palestinians attempt to aid one another. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Reporters told MEE that Israeli warplanes targeted the hospital's courtyards as journalists were covering the events on the ground. Hamas released a statement condemning a "new war crime" by Israel. "This is part of a systematic Zionist policy targeting Palestinian journalists to silence their voices, deter them from covering the occupation's crimes in Gaza, and obliterate its just narrative of the enemy's horrific crimes against our Palestinian people," the group said. "This crime constitutes a complex war crime, as it assassinated journalists protected under the Geneva Conventions and all international conventions, and bombed a civilian hospital protected under international law. "This reflects the insistence of the criminal government of Benjamin Netanyahu to expand the scope of its crimes of genocide against the Palestinian people and its blatant disregard for the international community and its legal and humanitarian system." 'Worst-ever conflict' for journalists Thursday's killing of journalists is the latest in a wave of deadly Israeli attacks on Palestinian media workers. The Israeli war on Gaza has been described by monitoring groups as the "worst-ever conflict" for journalists, due to the record number of media workers killed - at least 225 in 2o months. Israel's war on Gaza 'worst ever conflict' for journalists: Report Read More » According to a report published last month by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Israel's war on Gaza since October 2023 has "killed more journalists than the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War (including the conflicts in Cambodia and Laos), the wars in Yugoslavia in the 1990s and 2000s, and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan, combined". "In 2023, a journalist or media worker was, on average, killed or murdered every four days. In 2024, it was once every three days," said the report. "Most reporters harmed or killed, as is the case in Gaza, are local journalists." The Israeli military has frequently justified its attacks on civilian sites in Gaza, including hospitals, by alleging that Hamas uses them for military operations. The latest Israeli assault brings the number of journalists killed since 7 October 2023 to 225, Arab48 reported. Overall, Israeli forces have killed more than 54,607 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war and wounded 125,341 others.
Saba Yemen
5 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
PJPC condemns Israeli enemy's assassination of three journalists at Al Maamadani Hospital
Gaza - Saba: The Palestinian Journalists Protection Center (PJPC) condemned the heinous crime committed by the Israeli enemy army on Thursday, which resulted in the martyrdom of three journalists and the injury of others, one of whom is in critical condition, as a result of direct shelling targeting them in the courtyard of Al Maamadani Hospital in Gaza City. The center said in a statement, "This brutal attack killed colleagues: Suleiman Hajjaj and Ismail Badah, both working for Palestine Today TV, and Samir Al-Rifai, who works for Shams News Agency." The center emphasized that this crime comes within the context of a systematic and ongoing campaign targeting journalists and media workers in the Gaza Strip, in a clear attempt to silence the truth and prevent the transmission of the tragic humanitarian situation facing Palestinians. The center emphasized that the continued targeting of Palestinian journalists reaffirms that the Gaza Strip has become the most dangerous place in the world for journalists, amidst a disturbing international silence and the failure of relevant institutions to take serious steps to protect them. The center renewed its urgent call to the international community, the United Nations, and international human rights organizations to take immediate action to halt the systematic killing of Palestinian journalists, provide urgent international protection for them, and prevent the use of military force to obstruct their professional and humanitarian work. The center considered what happened to constitute a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions, and requires the opening of an independent international investigation and the holding accountable of all those responsible for this crime. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (International)
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Health
- Morocco World
Three Journalists Killed in Israeli Attack on Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza
Rabat – An Israeli drone strike hit al-Ahli Hospital, also known as the Baptist Hospital, in Gaza City, killing at least three journalists and critically injuring a fourth. The hospital director confirmed to Al Jazeera that Israeli forces targeted the medical center, making it the eighth time the hospital has been bombed since the war on Gaza began in 2023. Among the journalists killed were Ismail Badah and Sulaiman Haja, both of whom worked for the Palestine Today TV channel. They were inside the hospital at the time of the attack. Photos shared online show mourners carrying the blood-covered body of one of the journalists. At least 23 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza today. Hamas released a statement condemning the strike, calling it a 'new crime' and accusing Israel of trying to silence journalists who report on the war. 'The occupation's targeting of journalists is a systematic crime aimed at silencing them and obliterating their testimony to its crimes,' the statement said. Hamas also urged the international community to act quickly to protect journalists and to hold Israel accountable for its continued attacks on civilians and media workers. Since launching its genocidal war on Gaza, Israel has killed over 230 journalists and media workers, making it the deadliest ever for journalists. More journalists have been killed in Gaza than in both world wars, Vietnam, Yugoslavia, and Afghanistan combined, according to the Costs of War project. 'It is, quite simply, the worst ever conflict for reporters,' the project said. Tags: GazaIsraeljournalist
Middle East Eye
5 days ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Israeli strike on Al Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City kills four journalists
At least four Palestinian journalists were killed in Israeli strikes targeting a group of media workers in Gaza City's Al Ahli Arab hospital's courtyard, local reporters told Middle East Eye. According to local sources, the attack on Thursday morning came with no prior warning of the bombing. The Israeli assault has so far claimed the lives of correspondent Suleiman Hajjaj and photographer Ismail Badah, who both worked for Palestine Today TV, alongside photographers Samir al-Rifai, who worked for the Shams News Agency, and Ahmed Qaljah, who worked for Al-Arabiya TV. Journalist Imad Daloul, who works for Palestine Today TV, was also critically injured in the Israeli attack and has been rushed to the intensive care unit. Footage online shows bodies scattered across the courtyards of the Al Ahli Hospital, otherwise known as the Baptist Hospital, as Palestinians attempt to aid one another. New MEE newsletter: Jerusalem Dispatch Sign up to get the latest insights and analysis on Israel-Palestine, alongside Turkey Unpacked and other MEE newsletters Reporters told MEE that Israeli warplanes targeted the hospital's courtyards as journalists were covering the events on the ground. Hamas released a statement condemning a "new war crime" by Israel. "This is part of a systematic Zionist policy targeting Palestinian journalists to silence their voices, deter them from covering the occupation's crimes in Gaza, and obliterate its just narrative of the enemy's horrific crimes against our Palestinian people," the group said. "This crime constitutes a complex war crime, as it assassinated journalists protected under the Geneva Conventions and all international conventions, and bombed a civilian hospital protected under international law. "This reflects the insistence of the criminal government of Benjamin Netanyahu to expand the scope of its crimes of genocide against the Palestinian people and its blatant disregard for the international community and its legal and humanitarian system." 'Worst-ever conflict' for journalists Thursday's killing of journalists is the latest in a wave of deadly Israeli attacks on Palestinian media workers. The Israeli war on Gaza has been described by monitoring groups as the "worst-ever conflict" for journalists, due to the record number of media workers killed - at least 225 in 2o months. Israel's war on Gaza 'worst ever conflict' for journalists: Report Read More » According to a report published last month by the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Israel's war on Gaza since October 2023 has "killed more journalists than the US Civil War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War (including the conflicts in Cambodia and Laos), the wars in Yugoslavia in the 1990s and 2000s, and the post-9/11 war in Afghanistan, combined". "In 2023, a journalist or media worker was, on average, killed or murdered every four days. In 2024, it was once every three days," said the report. "Most reporters harmed or killed, as is the case in Gaza, are local journalists." The Israeli military has frequently justified its attacks on civilian sites in Gaza, including hospitals, by alleging that Hamas uses them for military operations. The latest Israeli assault brings the number of journalists killed since 7 October 2023 to 225, Arab48 reported. Overall, Israeli forces have killed more than 54,607 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip since the start of the war and wounded 125,341 others.
Memri
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Memri
Lebanese Sunni Islamic Scholar Aboubaker Zahabi In Beirut Protest: We Say To The 'Sons Of Zion' – Our Religion Is The Religion Of Jihad; We Will Come To You And Slaughter You
Lebanese Sunni Islamic scholar Aboubaker Zahabi, speaking at a Beirut protest in support of the people of Palestine, aired on Palestine Today TV (Palestinian Islamic Jihad) on April 7, 2025, said, "Our religion is the religion of Jihad," and declared that they will come to slaughter the "sons of Zion." He quoted the hadith which states that Muslims will fight the Jews at the End of Days, and the Jews will hide behind trees and rocks. Zahabi added that on Judgment Day, Allah will send the "sons of Zion" to Hellfire for eternity, while the martyrs will be in Paradise and the fate of the Muslims will be victory. Aboubaker Zahabi: "My last message is to the sons of Zion – know that you and we are going to have two encounters. The first encounter will be on the battlefield in Palestine. The Prophet Muhammad said: 'Judgement Day will not come until Muslims fight the Jews, and the Jews will hide behind trees and rocks, but the trees and the rocks will say: 'Oh Muslim, oh servant of Allah, there is a Jew hiding behind me, come and kill him'.' We will come to you and we will slaughter you – our religion is the religion of Jihad. "Our religion is the religion of the victory that was promised by Allah. This will be our first encounter. The second encounter will be when we meet you in front of Allah, on Judgement Day. You will be punished for your crimes, along with all those who were silent and conspired with you, regardless of where they were or in what position they were. You will be held to account and you will remain in Hellfire for eternity. "That will be your fate, while the fate of the martyrs will be Paradise, and the fate of the Muslims will be victory. Even if [victory] is delayed a little, it will surely come – that is what our Lord has promised us, and that is what His prophet promised us, and their promise is true. [The Quran says:] 'The promise of Allah is truth.' Victory is coming."
