Two Palestinian journalists working for Al Jazeera were killed when an Israeli airstrike targeted their media tent near Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, drawing international condemnation and renewed calls for protection of journalists in conflict zones.
On August 10, 2025, Palestinian journalists Anas Al Sharif and Mohammed Quraiqa lost their lives after an Israeli airstrike struck a tent used by Al Jazeera correspondents near Al Shifa Medical Complex in Gaza City.
The attack was confirmed by the hospital’s director and has been widely condemned by press freedom organizations and human rights groups around the world.
Al Sharif and Quraiqa were among several journalists covering the ongoing conflict from the tent, which served as a key media base in the region.
This deadly strike adds to a series of attacks on media personnel in Gaza, marking the conflict as one of the deadliest ever for journalists.
In previous incidents this year, similar Israeli airstrikes have targeted media facilities in Gaza, resulting in casualties and raising urgent concerns over the safety of reporters working in the volatile area.
The Israeli government has yet to comment on this specific attack.
However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last week announced plans for a new military offensive on Gaza City aimed at dismantling Hamas strongholds and rescuing hostages, though the timeline remains uncertain.
Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of its journalists as a grave violation of international law and an assault on press freedom.
The network has called for an independent investigation and accountability for those responsible.
The deaths of Al Sharif and Quraiqa highlight the extreme dangers faced by journalists covering conflicts and reinforce the urgent need for stronger protections for media workers worldwide.