Israel marks one year since strike killed two journalists at Gaza hospital
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One year after an Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital killed Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and visual journalist Mariam Dagga, Israel has not shared a timeline for completing its investigation. The Israeli military claimed the target was a Hamas camera on the hospital roof but has provided no evidence, according to an Israeli soldier familiar with the inquiry. Rights groups say Israeli investigations into Palestinian deaths rarely lead to prosecutions.
Key Facts
- The strike on 25 August 2025 killed Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and visual journalist Mariam Dagga, who worked for AP and other outlets.
- An Israeli soldier familiar with the investigation said the army found no evidence linking al-Masri's camera to Hamas, and that none of the six killed were the intended target.
- The Israeli military has not shared details or a timeline for completing its investigation despite repeated requests from AP.
- The Committee to Protect Journalists reports that 207 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza by Israeli attacks since 7 October 2023.
The Strike
On 25 August 2025, an Israeli strike hit a hospital in Gaza, killing Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and visual journalist Mariam Dagga, who worked for AP and other outlets. Israeli authorities claimed the target was a camera on the hospital roof belonging to Hamas. The Israeli military later alleged that six of those killed were linked to Hamas but provided no evidence. At the time, AP reported that one person Israel claimed was linked to Hamas was not on the hospital's casualty list, and two others were health and emergency personnel.
Investigation Status
Despite repeated requests from AP, the Israeli military has not shared details of its investigation or a timeline for its completion. An Israeli soldier familiar with the inquiry, speaking anonymously for fear of retaliation, said the army found no evidence linking al-Masri's camera to Hamas. The soldier also stated that none of the six people killed were the intended target of the strike. Human rights organizations say Israel rarely holds its own soldiers accountable in incidents where Palestinians are killed, and prolonged investigations usually do not result in prosecution.
Press Response
AP and Reuters issued a joint statement reiterating their call for Israel to provide a comprehensive explanation of the strike. The news organizations also demanded that Israel allow international journalists to enter Gaza. According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 207 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza by Israeli attacks since 7 October 2023.
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Israel marks one year since strike killed two journalists at Gaza hospital
