Zionist military operations in Gaza have led to the deaths of two prominent journalists, as the overall casualty count rises to 208

In a recent statement, the Government Media Office in Gaza reported the death of Hossam Shabat, a journalist working for the Qatar-based Al-Jazeera Mubasher television network. Shabat was reportedly killed during an Israeli military strike in northern Gaza on Monday.

Mohammed Mansour, a journalist affiliated with Palestine Today TV, was among the casualties of an aerial assault targeting his residence in the southern city of Khan Younis. The attack also tragically claimed the lives of his wife and child.

The media office has issued a condemnation of the recent acts of targeting, killing, and assassination of Palestinian journalists, attributing these actions to the Israeli occupation forces.

A statement was issued urging the International Federation of Journalists, the Arab Journalists Union, and all relevant global organizations to condemn the ongoing systematic acts of violence against Palestinian journalists and media professionals operating in the Gaza Strip.

The Gaza Government Media Office has issued a statement attributing full responsibility for the ongoing severe and atrocious acts in the blockaded coastal region to Israel, the United States, and their allies, which include the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

The call has been made to the global community and journalistic bodies to condemn alleged Israeli violations, urging the initiation of deterrent measures, pursuit of legal action in international courts, and the subsequent prosecution of Israeli officials deemed responsible.

The media office has urged authoritative figures to apply significant and impactful pressure to bring an end to the ongoing genocide, safeguard journalists and media personnel in the Gaza Strip, and put a stop to the targeted killings and assassinations of these individuals.

The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate has accused the Israeli regime of committing what it described as a new massacre against journalists. The organization claims that the targeted killings of journalists Mohammed Mansour and Hossam Shabbat represent an addition to what they call the record of Israeli terrorism.

Journalists operating in Palestinian territories face significant dangers as they report on the ongoing conflict, especially amid Israeli ground operations and airstrikes. These correspondents grapple with disrupted communication lines, limited supplies, and frequent power outages, making their work increasingly perilous.

Amid significant challenges, Palestinian journalists have remained steadfast in their efforts to chronicle the wartime atrocities, serving as the eyes and ears for the global community during one of the deadliest conflicts of the 21st century.

On October 7, 2023, Israel, supported by the United States and its Western allies, initiated military operations in Gaza. This action followed a significant offensive by the Palestinian group Hamas, dubbed Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, which was conducted in retaliation to what they describe as Israel’s prolonged policies of oppression against the Palestinian people.

According to recent reports, the ongoing military operations in Gaza have resulted in the deaths of at least 50,082 Palestinians, with a significant number being women and children. The hostilities have also left 113,408 individuals injured. Additionally, thousands remain unaccounted for and are feared to be trapped under the debris.

On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced the issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Minister of Military Affairs Yoav Gallant. The charges levied against them include alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip.

Israel is currently facing allegations of genocide at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in relation to its military actions in the blockaded coastal region.