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Thousands of ultranationalist Israelis paraded through occupied East Jerusalem for the annual 'Jerusalem Day' flag march, antagonizing Palestinian and Arab locals and attacking Palestinian journalist Saif Kwasmi.
Israeli soldiers violently assaulted Palestinian photojournalist Mustafa Alkharouf as he tried to cover a gathering near the Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem. The assault, which was broadcast live by CNN's Turkish affiliate, involved shoving, yelling, and battering Alkharouf. The soldiers also attacked cameraman Faiz Abu Ramila. This incident is part of a larger pattern of Israeli forces targeting journalists, with at least 63 journalists and media workers killed in the occupied Palestinian territories, Israel, and Lebanon since October. International organizations have condemned the assault and called for the protection of reporters.
Palestinian journalist Mohammad Abu Hasira and 42 family members were killed in an Israeli air raid on Gaza City. This brings the total number of journalists killed in Israeli attacks since October 7 to at least 37, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The Israeli bombing campaign has resulted in the deaths of over 10,000 Palestinians, including many children, and displaced 1.5 million people. The United Nations' rights chief described the situation as "one full month of carnage, suffering, bloodshed, destruction, outrage, and despair."
Wael Dahdouh, a Palestinian journalist, tragically lost his wife, son, daughter, and grandson in an Israeli air raid that hit the house they were sheltering in. Wael's family had moved from their home in Gaza City to a safer location, but they were still caught in the attack. Wael, who had been covering the news of the bombings, received the devastating news while on air. Despite his personal loss, Wael chose to share his pain with viewers, highlighting the daily suffering experienced by the people of Gaza. The loss of Wael's family has deeply affected his colleagues and the wider community, who admire his strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.
Shireen Abu Akleh, a veteran journalist for Al Jazeera and a trailblazer for female Palestinian journalists, has passed away. She joined Al Jazeera in 1997 and covered significant events in Palestine and the wider region. Her career blazed a trail for many young women aspiring to be journalists.