By KPC Reporter
The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) has expressed sorrow and outrage following the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza.
The correspondents Anas Al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, along with cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa, were killed on August 10, 2025, in an Israeli airstrike.
The attack targeted a tent for media personnel outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.
In a statement, IAWRT condemned the attack as a direct assault on press freedom and called for international accountability.
“Israel’s attacks on journalists in Palestine are also attacks on the very foundation of press freedom,” the organization said.
This is not the first time Al Jazeera has suffered devastating losses in the region.
The network has faced repeated tragedies in recent years: Shireen Abu Akleh was shot dead by an Israeli soldier in 2022, while Samer Abu Daqqa was killed in an airstrike in 2023.
Also, Ismail al-Ghoul and Rami al-Rifi were killed in 2024; and most recently, Hossam Shabat died in an airstrike in northern Gaza in March 2025.
Anas Al-Sharif, known for his fearless reporting on Gaza’s humanitarian crisis, had reportedly been accused by Israeli authorities of being affiliated with Hamas’ military wing.
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has raised concerns about the credibility of such claims.
“Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as militants without providing credible evidence raises serious questions about its intent and respect for press freedom,” said CPJ Regional Director Sara Qudah.
According to CPJ, 186 journalists have been killed since the Israel-Gaza war began on October 3, 2023.
IAWRT extended heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of the slain journalists and expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people.
The organization urged the global community to listen to the stories of everyday life in Palestine and respond not just with sympathy, but with meaningful support and accountability.
“These journalists gave their lives in pursuit of truth,” the statement said.
“Their legacy will live on in the courage of those who continue to report under fire.”