Why Israel’s War in Gaza Has Been So Deadly for Journalists

Israel is directly targeting media workers, rights groups warn.

Moaz Abu Taha and Mariam Abu Dagga, who were killed by Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital on Aug. 25, take a selfie in Gaza on Jan. 18. August 29, 2025, 11:39 AM Comment icon View Comments ( )

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At least five journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday. The attack involved consecutive strikes in quick succession, which is often referred to as a double-tap strike —in which first responders, including medical workers and journalists, are targeted shortly after the initial strike. Double-tap strikes are widely considered a war crime and viewed as deliberate.

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