The killing of journalists in Gaza should shock the world and lead to demands for justice, not to silence, said the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office.
Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the office, said that the deaths of journalists in the enclave highlight the urgent need for accountability.
“The killing of journalists in Gaza should shock the world – not lead to stunning silence – but to action, demanding accountability and justice. In a situation of war and famine, international journalists are still being denied entry by the Israeli authorities,” said Shamdasani.
“At least 247 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 7th, 2023. These journalists are the eyes and ears of the international community and must be protected. Their killings, and the killings of countless other civilians, must be independently and swiftly investigated, and justice must follow,” she added, emphasizing that journalists and hospitals are not targets.
Medical sources stated that the number of dead in the Nasser medical complex increased from eight to 20, after another 12 victims were killed.
The Gaza Ministry of Health confirmed that 20 Palestinians, including patients, health workers, civil defense staff, and news crews, were killed, while several others were injured in the attack.
The ministry stated that the Israeli army hit the fourth floor of one of the buildings in the complex with two airstrikes, noting that the second strike occurred while rescue teams were arriving to evacuate the wounded and recover the dead.
