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November 27, 2024 – Palestine/Israel –
Al‑Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Talal Mahmoud Abdul Rahman Aruki was wounded while covering Israeli air and drone strikes near the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. The assault occurred as Aruki documented ambulances and health officials responding to civilian casualties. Despite wearing visible “Press” markings, he was struck by shrapnel that hit his head, right hand, and leg. Colleagues described the incident as a deliberate targeting of an identified media professional.
Israeli military officials had previously labeled Aruki, along with five other Al‑Jazeera journalists, as militant operatives—a claim that Al‑Jazeera and press rights organizations strongly reject. Such assertions have been criticized as attempts to justify attacks on journalists. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned these tactics, warning they undermine protections under international humanitarian law and endanger media workers in conflict zones.
Aruki was airlifted to Nasser Hospital with shrapnel wounds; the exact extent of his injuries remains unclear, but reports confirm he survived the attack. Fellow journalists at the scene noted the swift military sweep of the area continued even as wounded media and civilians lay injured, raising safety concerns among news crews amid relentless bombardment.
Aruki’s injury is part of a larger pattern: Gaza has seen over 170 media workers injured or killed since October 2023. Journalists have repeatedly faced airstrikes targeting hospital grounds, press tents, and press-marked vehicles. International bodies such as RSF, UNESCO, and CPJ have condemned the violence, urging independent investigations and accountability for incidents involving media personnel.
The targeting of an injured correspondent like Aruki—with no indication of militant activity—has drawn international criticism. Media advocates argue such actions threaten press freedom and risk making the Gaza conflict the most dangerous environment for journalists in recent history. Without safety guarantees and enforcement of international legal standards, frontline reporting in Gaza remains perilous.
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https://english.palinfo.com/news/2024/11/27/329544/
