Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, working for the newspaper Al-Akhbar, was killed in an Israeli air strike in the village of Al-Tayri, southern Lebanon, on Wednesday. Officials have accused Israel of war crimes, alleging that Ms Khalil was deliberately targeted while seeking shelter from an initial strike.
Details of the Incident
According to the Lebanese health ministry, Ms Khalil was left under rubble for over seven hours without medical care due to Israeli obstruction. The ministry reported that Israeli forces fired a stun grenade and shot at a Red Cross ambulance attempting to retrieve the wounded.
Official Condemnation
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the attack, accusing Israel of committing war crimes and following an established approach of targeting journalists. He stated that such actions violate international law and must be investigated.
Israeli Response
The Israeli military said that it struck vehicles and a structure used by Hezbollah that posed an immediate threat. It denied targeting journalists or obstructing rescue efforts, adding that the incident is under review.
The killing has sparked international concern, with human rights organizations calling for an independent investigation. The Committee to Protect Journalists has urged both sides to ensure the safety of media personnel.
