3 September 2025

Why Israel’s War in Gaza Has Been So Deadly for Journalists

John Haltiwanger

At least five journalists were killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday. The attack involved consecutive strikes in quick succession, which is often referred to as a double-tap strike—in which first responders, including medical workers and journalists, are targeted shortly after the initial strike. Double-tap strikes are widely considered a war crime and viewed as deliberate.

The journalists killed in the hospital attack included Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed Salama, Ahmad Abu Aziz, Hussam Al-Masri, and Moaz Abu Taha. They worked or freelanced for outlets including The Associated Press, Reuters, and Al Jazeera, among

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