Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Claim 10 Lives, Including Five Journalists

Early Thursday, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza resulted in at least 10 fatalities, including five journalists, with over a dozen others injured, according to medics from Gaza’s health authorities.

Incident Breakdown:

1. Zeitoun Neighborhood Airstrike:
   Five people lost their lives, and 20 were injured when an airstrike targeted a house in Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighborhood. Medics warned that the death toll might increase as many individuals remain trapped under the rubble.
2. Journalists Targeted:
   In a separate attack near Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat, five journalists from Al-Quds Al-Youm television channel were killed when their marked media vehicle was struck. The channel is known for covering events in the Gaza region.
   • Palestinian media reported that the vehicle was marked as a media van used by journalists to report from the hospital and Nuseirat camp.
   • The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted members of the Islamic Jihad militant group believed to be inside the vehicle.

Broader Context:

• Ceasefire Talks in Deadlock:
  On Wednesday, Hamas and Israel accused each other of stalling progress on a potential ceasefire, despite reports of advancements in negotiations.
• Casualty Figures:
  Since the escalation began on October 7, 2023, over 45,361 Palestinians have been killed, as per Gaza’s health ministry.

This tragic incident underscores the continued toll of the conflict on civilians and journalists amidst ongoing hostilities.