An Al Jazeera cameraman has been killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, the latest in a series of attacks that have left six dead in the past 24 hours. The journalist, named as Ahmed al-Louh, was hit while filming near a hospital in the besieged enclave. His death brings the number of media workers killed since the conflict escalated to over 100, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
The airstrike also destroyed a nearby residential building, killing five others, including two children. Witnesses described scenes of chaos as rescue workers pulled bodies from the rubble. The Israeli military said it was targeting “terrorist infrastructure” but provided no evidence of militant activity in the area.
The latest deaths come as international pressure mounts for a ceasefire. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington was “working tirelessly” to de-escalate the conflict. But on the ground, families like the al-Louhs are counting the cost. Ahmed’s brother, Mahmoud, told reporters: “He was just doing his job, showing the world what is happening here. Now he is another name on the list of the dead.”
For Gazans, the cycle of violence is nothing new. But for journalists, the risks have never been higher. Al Jazeera has called for an independent investigation into the attack. The Israeli military said it would review the incident.
As the sun set over Gaza, the sound of drones filled the air. Another night of fear. Another family in mourning. The world watches, but the bombs keep falling.