Funerals held for Al Jazeera journalists killed in Gaza strike
The Foreign Press Association (FPA) has expressed outrage over the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in a recent Israeli strike in Gaza City. Anas al-Sharif, one of the journalists killed, was reportedly targeted by the Israeli military for his alleged affiliation with Hamas, a claim denied by Al Jazeera.
The FPA has accused the Israeli military of unfairly labeling Palestinian journalists as militants without substantial evidence. They have called on Israel to halt attacks on journalists in Gaza and allow them to report freely. International news organizations, including the BBC, rely on Gaza-based reporters for coverage as they are not permitted entry into Gaza by Israel.
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has called for the dismantling of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and the restoration of a UN-led aid coordination system. MSF claims that GHF-run food sites are not aid but rather contribute to orchestrated killings. A recent UN report stated that a significant number of Palestinians seeking food near GHF sites have been killed by the Israeli military.
The UN has reported dire conditions at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, describing overcrowded corridors, malnourished patients, and a critical sugar shortage affecting children with diabetes. The UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) has been unable to bring humanitarian aid into Gaza since March 2025.
Israel's plan to take control of Gaza City has faced opposition domestically and internationally. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defends the plan as a means to end the war, while the UN and allies warn of forced displacement and increased casualties. Hamas has vowed fierce resistance to the move.
Australia has announced its intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN next month, joining other countries in support of a two-state solution. The UK government has expressed grave concern over the killing of Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza and called for an independent investigation into the incident.
The killing of Anas al-Sharif and four other Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli strike has drawn criticism from various organizations. Israel's justification for targeting Sharif, who had previously worked for a Hamas media team, has been questioned. The Committee to Protect Journalists has raised concerns about the proportionality of the attack.
The United Nations Human Rights office has condemned the killing of journalists in Gaza as a breach of international humanitarian law. The UN calls for safe access to Gaza for journalists and demands that Israel respect and protect civilians, including journalists.
In the latest update, the Hamas-run health ministry reports additional deaths due to malnutrition, bringing the total number of malnutrition-related deaths to 222. The UN continues to highlight the insufficient aid entering Gaza to meet the population's needs. Israel denies claims of starvation in Gaza and accuses UN agencies of delays in aid delivery.
Mohammad al-Khaldi has been identified as the sixth journalist killed in the Israeli strike in Gaza City. He was a local freelance journalist, according to reports from al-Shifa hospital. In total, seven people, including five Al Jazeera journalists, lost their lives in the attack.