On August 25, an Israeli airstrike struck a hospital in southern Gaza, leaving at least 20 people dead, including five journalists.
Among the victims was 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a freelance visual journalist for the Associated Press. Al Jazeera and Reuters confirmed that their journalists and freelancers were also among those killed.
In a brief statement, the Israeli military said it had struck targets in the vicinity of the hospital.
This tragic incident underscores the high risks journalists face in frontline reporting and raises urgent questions about civilian protection in conflict zones.
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