Israel targeting journalists using drones in Gaza: Report
The international network of journalists Forbidden Stories has published a new investigation into Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza.
“Some journalists, especially those using drones, are being targeted due sometimes to the lack of clear engagement rules from the Israeli army,” the consortium found.
“The portrayal of Palestinians as terrorists is also taking a toll on organizations advocating for accountability,” it added.
The consortium spoke with three former Israeli soldiers who were deployed in Gaza or its immediate surroundings last year.
“All three stated that the Israeli army does not precisely distinguish between civilians and militants – a situation that they said also affects journalists,” the investigation found.
Palestine Red Crescent reiterates ‘deep concern’ for 9 missing staff
As we previously reported, nine emergency medics from the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) went missing on Sunday while on a rescue mission in Rafah. The organisation says they were surrounded and targeted by Israeli forces.
In a statement, the PRCS stated the staff members’ fate “remains unknown” after five days.
“The PRCS expresses deep concern for the safety of its teams and holds Israeli occupation authorities fully responsible for their fate,” it said, while urging the international community to help facilitate a search operation for them.
For five days, nine PRCS EMTs have been missing after coming under fire and being besieged in Rafah. Their families and colleagues wait in anguish, desperate for answers, praying for their safe return.
#NotATarget #IHL #Gaza pic.twitter.com/FonNRhIP1S
— PRCS (@PalestineRCS) March 27, 2025
Deadly attacks hammer Gaza City, Khan Younis
Israeli attacks continue unabated in the southern and central areas of Gaza.
In Khan Younis, Israel conducted consecutive air strikes on three homes, according to witnesses. One Palestinian – a young boy – has been confirmed killed and three others were wounded, according to health officials
In Gaza City’s Zeitoun neighbourhood, a civilian with special needs was killed by an Israeli sniper. He was desperately clutching a pack of biscuits as he was shot and killed without any prior warning.
Witnesses have also told us that artillery bombardments and aerial attacks continue to take place elsewhere in Gaza City.
To be clear, there are no direct confrontations so far on the ground between Hamas fighters and Israeli forces. What is happening right now is an aerial campaign.
