Israeli Airstrike Kills Palestinian Journalist, Death Toll Reaches 210
Killing of Helmi Al-Faqawi Brings Total Death Count to 210
ANKARA: One more Palestinian journalist was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip early on Monday, taking the death toll since October 2023 to 210, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, citing local authorities. Gaza’s government media office identified the slain journalist as Helmi Al-Faqawi, a reporter for Palestine Today news agency, in the strike that targeted a tent for journalists near Nasser Hospital in the southern city of Khan Younis.
Civilian Killed, Nine Journalists Injured in Same Attack
One civilian was killed and nine journalists were also injured in the same attack. The media office issued a statement, appealing to the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and all press organisations worldwide to condemn these systematic crimes against Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza.
Israeli Assault on Gaza Continues
The Israeli army renewed a deadly assault on Gaza on March 18 and has since killed more than 1,300 people, injured 3,200 others, and shattered a January ceasefire and prisoner exchange agreement in the enclave. Last week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate attacks on Gaza as efforts are underway to implement United States (US) President Donald Trump’s plan to displace Palestinians from the enclave.
Palestinian Civilians Suffer Heavy Losses
Over 50,700 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza in a brutal Israeli onslaught since October 2023, most of them women and children. The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants last November for Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza. Israel also faces a genocide case at the International Court of Justice for its war on the enclave.
Conclusion
The killing of Helmi Al-Faqawi and the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza have brought the death toll to 210. The world must take notice of the systematic crimes against Palestinian journalists and media workers in Gaza and condemn these actions. The international community must also take concrete steps to hold Israel accountable for its actions and protect the rights of Palestinians.
FAQs
Q: How many Palestinian journalists have been killed in the Israeli airstrike?
A: One Palestinian journalist, Helmi Al-Faqawi, was killed in the strike.
Q: How many people have been killed in the Israeli assault on Gaza?
A: More than 1,300 people have been killed in the assault.
Q: How many Palestinians have been injured in the conflict?
A: More than 3,200 Palestinians have been injured.
Q: What is the current death toll in Gaza?
A: The death toll has reached 210 since October 2023.
Q: What is the International Criminal Court’s stance on Israel’s actions in Gaza?
A: The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Gaza.