Israeli military action results in the death of 5 Al Jazeera journalists, including Anas Al Sharif, in Gaza, according to the network's claims
In a tragic turn of events, Anas al-Sharif, a well-known journalist reporting from Gaza with millions of social media followers, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on August 10, 2025. The incident occurred outside the main gate of al-Shifa hospital, where al-Sharif was working.
This attack is part of a broader pattern of violence against journalists in Gaza, which has raised significant concerns about press freedom and safety in conflict zones. Since the start of the Israel-Gaza war in October 2023, at least 184 Palestinian journalists have been killed by Israeli forces, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) [2]. Al Jazeera media company confirmed that five journalists, including Anas al-Sharif, were killed in this strike [1].
The killing of al-Sharif is not an isolated event. There have been accusations that Israel is systematically targeting journalists to suppress coverage of the conflict, which is considered a war crime under international law [2]. Al Jazeera has been particularly affected, with this attack raising the number of its staff journalists killed by Israel in Gaza during the war to ten [2].
Prior to his death, al-Sharif had been denounced by Israeli authorities, who accused him of being a member of Hamas's military wing. However, these claims have not been substantiated [1]. The CPJ published an appeal for al-Sharif's protection on August 11, 2023, following concerns about his safety and accusations of a "smear campaign" against him by the Israel Defense Forces [3]. Sunday's strike came after this appeal was made.
Al Jazeera has condemned the targeted assassination of its journalists, calling the attack a desperate attempt to silence voices exposing the realities of the conflict. The killing of al-Sharif has been condemned by international observers, who argue that such attacks are intended to silence critical voices and cover up the truth about the conflict [1][2].
This is a developing story, and updates are expected.
References
- Al Jazeera Media Network (2025). Al Jazeera journalist killed in Gaza City strike
- Committee to Protect Journalists (2023). Israel-Gaza conflict: At least 184 Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023
- Committee to Protect Journalists (2023). CPJ appeals for protection of Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif in Gaza
- The assassination of Anas al-Sharif, a journalist working at Al Jazeera, has sparked concern over the safety of journalists in war-and-conflicts zones, particularly in Gaza, where politics and crime-and-justice issues are heavily covered.
- The killing of al-Sharif is seen as part of a broader pattern of violence against journalists in Gaza, raising questions about the role of politics and its influence on war crimes, as well as general news coverage.
- The international community has been vocal in condemning the targeted assassination of al-Sharif, viewing it as an attempt to silence critical voices and hinder truthful reporting, which is crucial for the understanding of conflict zones.
