Five Journalists and Over 100 Civilians Killed in Gaza as Israel Launches 'Gideon's Chariots' Operation
Israeli airstrikes intensify across Gaza, targeting displacement camps, homes, and hospitals, as the death toll among journalists and civilians continues to rise.
Gaza, PUREWILAYAH.COM - In one of the deadliest nights since the escalation of the Gaza conflict, Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinian journalists and more than 100 civilians, according to local sources and international media reports. The attacks came as Israel announced the launch of a new military campaign in Gaza, dubbed "Gideon's Chariots," which has seen a dramatic intensification of bombardments across the besieged territory.
Among the journalists killed were Aziz al-Hajjar, Abdel Rahman al-Abadilah, Nour Qandil, and her husband Khaled Abu Seif, who all lost their lives in separate strikes on their homes. Family members, including children, were also among the victims. The death of these media workers brings the total number of journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023 to over 220, making this conflict the deadliest for journalists in recent history.
The overnight airstrikes targeted not only residential areas but also displacement camps and hospitals, including the Indonesian Hospital in northern Gaza, which was forced to close after sustaining damage. The Palestinian Health Ministry reported that entire families were wiped out in the attacks, and the overall death toll in Gaza has now surpassed 53,000, with tens of thousands more wounded or missing.
Israel’s military stated that its operations were aimed at militants, but local and international organizations, including the Committee to Protect Journalists, have condemned the repeated targeting of media workers and civilians. The ongoing violence has drawn widespread international criticism, with calls for accountability and an immediate ceasefire growing louder as the humanitarian crisis deepens.
As the "Gideon's Chariots" operation continues, the people of Gaza face relentless bombardment, displacement, and a collapsing health system, while journalists risk—and often lose—their lives to document the unfolding tragedy. (PW)
Source: The Cradle