Israel’s army mentioned it killed Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al Sharif, whom it claimed headed a Hamas cell, in a strike on Gaza City on Sunday (August 10, 2025)
The Qatari broadcaster mentioned three different of its journalists had been additionally killed, and an official at close by Shifa Hospital mentioned there have been seven folks killed in whole.
“Anas Al Sharif served as the head of a terrorist cell in the Hamas terrorist organization and was responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF (Israeli) troops,” the Israeli army mentioned in an announcement.
Palestinian journalists’ teams condemned the killings.
A press freedom group and a UN skilled beforehand warned that Al Sharif’s life was at risk resulting from his reporting from Gaza. U.N. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan mentioned final month Israel’s claims towards him had been unsubstantiated.
In July, the Committee to Protect Journalists urged the worldwide group to guard Al Sharif.
