ISRAELI STRIKE KILLS THREE JOURNALISTS IN SOUTH LEBANON, SPARKS WAR CRIME ALLEGATIONS
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An Israeli strike has killed three journalists in southern Lebanon, including a prominent correspondent for Hezbollah’s Al Manar network, drawing strong condemnation from Lebanese authorities who described the attack as a “war crime.”
The Israeli military confirmed the killing of Ali Shoeib, alleging he operated within the Hezbollah under the cover of journalism. It accused him of exposing the positions of Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and along the border.
The latest incident comes amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, which intensified after the group launched rockets on March 2, linking its actions to the broader conflict involving Iran. Israel has since carried out widespread airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon, with authorities reporting at least 1,189 deaths since the conflict began.
Lebanese leaders strongly condemned the killings. President Joseph Aoun described the attack as a blatant violation of international laws protecting journalists during armed conflict. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam called it a “flagrant violation” of international humanitarian law, while Information Minister Paul Morcos said the act could be classified as a war crime.
The strike follows earlier incidents targeting media personnel. A recent attack in central Beirut killed Mohammad Sherri, a senior figure at Al Manar, while previous rounds of violence between 2023 and 2024 also saw multiple journalists killed or wounded, including Issam Abdallah, who died while covering clashes near the Israeli border.
Beyond media casualties, the conflict has also claimed the lives of healthcare workers and civilians. Lebanon’s Health Ministry reported that nine paramedics were killed in separate Israeli strikes on Saturday, while dozens of medical personnel have died since the war began. Additional strikes reportedly hit residential and commercial areas, including the city of Nabatiyeh, causing further civilian casualties.
The Israeli military stated it is continuing operations targeting what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure, while Hezbollah said it carried out retaliatory strikes on Israeli troop positions near border areas.
As fighting intensifies, Israeli officials have indicated plans to establish a buffer zone extending to the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometres north of the Israeli border, raising concerns about further escalation in the region.
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