Five Palestinian Journalists Killed in Gaza

In a brutal escalation of conflict, Israeli airstrikes on the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed at least twenty people—including five journalists—on August 25, 2025.

Among those lost were prominent media professionals from major global outlets: Mohammed Salama of Al Jazeera; Hussam al-Masri from Reuters; Mariam Abu Dagga (AP freelancer); Moaz Abu Taha, a freelance photojournalist; and Ahmed Abu Aziz of Quds Feed.

The deadly event unfolded in a "double-tap" assault: the initial strike hit the hospital’s fourth floor, and moments later, a second missile targeted journalists, medics, and rescue workers who rushed in to aid the victims.

Graphic footage from the scene captured the devastating impact, showing responders and media personnel among those being struck.

The attack has reverberated across the globe. Media organizations, including the Associated Press and Reuters, denounced the strike and demanded accountability and safer working conditions for journalists in conflict zones.

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate and the International Federation of Journalists revealed that over 218 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed since the conflict began, underscoring the grave risks journalists face in Gaza.

Israel’s military acknowledged carrying out the strike and said it does not intentionally target journalists, announcing a preliminary inquiry into the incident. However, critics highlight that past investigations into similar attacks have rarely resulted in transparency or accountability.

The Committee to Protect Journalists notes that the Gaza war has become the deadliest ever for media workers, with more journalists killed than during the Ukraine conflict.

Nasser Hospital, already Gaza’s main functioning hospital in the south, is reported to have been severely damaged, further dismantling a healthcare system stretched to breaking point.

Humanitarian observers warn that such attacks threaten not just censored media coverage, but the very fabric of public health and civil order in southern Gaza.

As the war enters its 22nd month, the toll mounts: over 62,000 Palestinians killed, countless injured, and both civilian and journalistic protections increasingly eroded

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