Remembering Anas, Mohammed and Gaza’s other slain journalists

What Happened

Al Jazeera Media Network marked the first anniversary of the deaths of six journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Mohammed Noufal, and Ibrahim Zaher, who were killed in an Israeli air strike targeting a media tent near al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. The network and other reports allege a systematic targeting of media personnel by the Israeli military throughout the conflict, citing specific incidents such as the killing of Palestine TV correspondent Mohammed Abu Hatab in Khan Younis and the May 13, 2025, strike on Nasser Medical Complex that resulted in the deaths of five journalists, including Mohammad Salama and Mariam Abu Daqqa. Al Jazeera claims that 265 journalists have been killed by Israeli forces since the start of the war.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The high casualty rate among journalists in Gaza has severely restricted independent reporting from the territory, creating a significant information vacuum. The allegations of deliberate targeting of media workers raise critical questions regarding the protection of non-combatants under international humanitarian law and the ability of the press to document the conflict in high-risk zones.

Watch For

Monitor for further reports from international press freedom organizations regarding the status of the 265 journalists reported killed and any potential legal developments or investigations into the specific strikes on media tents and medical facilities like Nasser Medical Complex.