Israel Faces Accusations of Deliberately Killing Reuters Journalist in Lebanon

The Israeli military responded to a Reuters investigation that found its forces killed a Reuters journalist in southern Lebanon, stating that the incident occurred in an active combat zone and is currently under review. The military claimed that Hezbollah fighters had attacked across the border, prompting Israeli forces to open fire to prevent a suspected armed infiltration. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch have called for an investigation into the strikes, labeling them as potential war crimes. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the importance of Israel's inquiry into the killing reaching a conclusion and the results being made public.