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Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Three Journalists, Including AFP Freelancer

Press groups demand a transparent inquiry into the strike.

Overview

  • Hamas civil defense named Anas Ghneim, Mohammed Salah Kaschta and Abdul Rauf Schaath as the dead in the Al-Sahra area southwest of Gaza City.
  • AFP confirmed Schaath had worked as a photo and video journalist for the agency since 2024 and called for a full, transparent investigation.
  • The Israeli army said it precisely targeted suspects operating a Hamas‑linked drone that posed a threat to its soldiers and said details were under review.
  • An eyewitness and an Egyptian aid committee said the men were using a drone to document an Egyptian-run aid distribution when a marked vehicle accompanying them was struck.
  • RSF and CPJ condemned the killings, with RSF noting at least 29 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza between December 2024 and December 2025.