Israel Kills 5 Al‑Jazeera Journalists in Gaza — Says “Hamas,” Shows No Proof

By Citizen of Europe — August 11, 2025

Late Sunday in Gaza City, an Israeli airstrike hit tents outside the Al‑Shifa Hospital complex. At least six journalists and media workers were killed — five from Al Jazeera — with more injured. They were there to report, not to fight.

The Al Jazeera staff killed: Anas al‑Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh (also spelled Qureiqa), Ibrahim Zaher (Thaher), Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal.
Sources: Reuters, Al Jazeera, AP, The Guardian

Table of Contents

This isn’t random. It’s a pattern.

Israel’s military said al‑Sharif led a Hamas cell tied to rocket fire. No verifiable evidence has been released. Press‑freedom groups and a UN expert have warned about a familiar sequence: kill a reporter, label them a militant after, show no proof, move on.

Since October 2023, this has become the deadliest conflict for journalists in modern records. Tallies now run well over 180 killed. There have been no prosecutions for these deaths.
Sources: Reuters, CPJ, AP

Condemnation on repeat

Qatar, the UN, and Reporters Without Borders condemned the strike. Al Jazeera called it a “targeted assassination” and “an attack on the truth.” International outrage is loud; consequences remain scarce.
Sources: The Guardian (live updates), Al Jazeera liveblog

Sources

Reuters — “Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza” (Aug 11, 2025).
Al Jazeera — “Anas al‑Sharif among five Al Jazeera staff killed by Israel in Gaza” (Aug 10, 2025).
Associated Press — “Israeli strike kills journalists in Gaza City…” (Aug 11, 2025).
The Guardian — News report & live blog (Aug 10–11, 2025).
Committee to Protect Journalists — Statement on targeted Gaza City airstrike (Aug 10, 2025).

Disclaimer

This article relies on publicly available reporting from reputable news agencies, press‑freedom organizations, and official statements. All allegations are presented with attribution and without endorsement unless supported by verifiable evidence. Citizen of Europe follows international standards for conflict reporting and fact‑checking.

No ads. No masters. Just truth — powered by you.

☕ Buy me a coffee