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May 15, 2025 – Palestine/Israel –
On May 15, 2025, Palestinian journalist Ahmed al-Halou was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, becoming the 242nd journalist to die in the conflict since October 2023. Al-Halou worked with the Al-Quds News Network and was among several civilians killed during intense Israeli bombardment that struck various parts of Gaza, including Gaza City and Khan Younis.
The strikes caused multiple civilian casualties. In Khan Younis, three members of the Al-Amour family were killed when their house in Al-Fukhari was hit. A young girl, Mariam Abdul Rahman Hussein Al-Buraim, also died from injuries she had sustained in a prior strike. In Gaza City, two children lost their lives in the Al-Amoudi neighborhood. Gaza’s government media office confirmed these deaths, underscoring the growing toll on non-combatants, especially women and children.
The Israeli military campaign, ongoing since October 2023, has resulted in more than 53,000 Palestinian deaths, with the vast majority being civilians. The violence has devastated Gaza’s infrastructure and trapped many victims under rubble, while emergency responders remain unable to reach them due to continued shelling. Amid these humanitarian concerns, international legal bodies have taken action. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, citing war crimes and crimes against humanity. Additionally, the International Court of Justice is examining genocide allegations related to Israel’s conduct in Gaza.
Ahmed al-Halou’s death adds to growing concerns over the safety of journalists in conflict zones. Press freedom groups have repeatedly condemned the targeting of media workers in Gaza, warning that it threatens transparency and public accountability during wartime. Journalists are critical to documenting abuses and providing the global community with information from otherwise inaccessible areas.
Despite international calls—including a UN Security Council resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire—the violence in Gaza continues. The killing of journalists like al-Halou reflects the dire conditions on the ground and the extreme risks faced by those attempting to report from the frontlines of one of the world’s most dangerous conflicts.
Reference –
https://english.palinfo.com/news/2025/05/15/339343/
