Gaza Conflict: Fourth Journalist Killed in Israeli Airstrike

Gaza Conflict: Fourth Journalist Killed in Israeli Airstrike Airstrikes in Gaza continue to claim lives, with the latest victim being Palestinian photojournalist Ahmad Kahlja. Kahlja, according to sources, died on Friday from injuries sustained during an airstrike on a media tent at Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza on Thursday. This marks the fourth death of a media professional in the recent conflict, bringing the total number of journalists killed since October 7, 2023, to four. The incident has sparked international outrage. "This is a tragic loss for Palestine and the media community," said a statement from the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate. The statement further condemned the continued attacks on media workers in Gaza and called for international protection for journalists covering the conflict. The death of Kahlja comes just one day after the United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. The veto has been widely criticized by international bodies and human rights organizations. The rising death toll among journalists underscores the dangerous environment in which media professionals operate in Gaza. The ongoing conflict continues to raise concerns about freedom of the press and the safety of journalists.