Genocide Day 447: Israel kills five journalists in a targeted strike in Gaza

Israeli killing of five journalists earlier today has brought the total number of media workers killed in Gaza since the start of the war to 201, the Government Media Office in Gaza said on Thursday.

The office strongly condemned Israel’s "targeting, killing, and assassination of Palestinian journalists."

“We hold the Israeli occupation, the US administration, and countries involved in the crime of genocide, such as the UK, Germany, and France, fully responsible for this brutal act,” the statement said.

The office also urged the international community and organisations to pursue legal action against Israel’s crimes in international courts and hold those responsible accountable.

“We also call for serious and effective pressure to stop the genocide, protect journalists and media workers in Palestine, and end the killing and assassination of journalists,” it added.

https://www.middleeasteye.net/live/live-israel-kills-least-58-palestinians-24-hours

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