Israel strikes kill three journalists covering war zone as casualties mount south of Beirut.
An Israeli airstrike targeting southern Lebanon has resulted in the deaths of at least two Lebanese reporters and a cameraman who were documenting conflict on Saturday, with Al Manar TV confirming that all victims worked for its news network while others have been identified by independent sources including Haaretz as covering Hezbollah operations near Beirut.
Key Points
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1An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed three journalists covering the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in southern Lebanon near Jezzine.
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2The victims included two Lebanese broadcasters from Hezbollah-aligned outlets (Al-Manar TV's Ali Shoeib/Shuaib) and Al-Mayadeen, along with a cameraman or paramedic depending on reporting sources.
Developments
Perspectives
An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed three journalists who were covering the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict in southern Lebanon.
— [Mar 28, 15:36] Three journalists killed in Israel airstrike on Lebanon (Independent.co.uk)"Flagrant crime that violates all laws and agreements" - Lebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned an Israeli strike killing three reporters covering the war. The deceased include Ali Shoeib from Hezbollah's al-Manar TV.
— [Mar 28, 15:36] Three journalists killed in Israel airstrike on Lebanon (Independent.co.uk)"Blatant crime": An Israeli attack has at least two Lebanese broadcast reporters dead. The deceased include Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoaib and Fatima Ftouni from the media car.
— [Mar 28, 13:45] 'Flagrant Crime': Israel airstrike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon (Dawn)"Martyred" - Lebanese broadcast reporters were killed by an Israeli strike on a vehicle. The deceased include Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoaib and Fatima Ftouni.
— [Mar 28, 13:45] 'Blatant crime': Israel airstrike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon (Dawn)"Flagrant Crime" - An Israeli strike on a media car killed at least two Lebanese broadcast reporters. The deceased include Al Manar correspondent Ali Shoaib and Fatima Ftouni.
— [Mar 28, 13:45] 'Blatant crime': Israel airstrike kills three journalists in southern Lebanon (Dawn)