Israel’s navy stated 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 stated three different of its journalists had been additionally killed, and an official at close by Shifa Hospital stated there have been seven individuals killed in complete.
“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 navy stated in a press release.
Palestinian journalists’ teams condemned the killings.
A press freedom group and a UN knowledgeable beforehand warned that Al Sharif’s life was at risk on account of his reporting from Gaza. U.N. Special Rapporteur Irene Khan stated final month Israel’s claims in opposition to him had been unsubstantiated.
In July, the Committee to Protect Journalists urged the worldwide neighborhood to guard Al Sharif.
