EU Condemns Killing of 5 Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza Airstrike

ISLAMABAD, August 12, 2025 — The European Union has strongly condemned the killing of five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City on the night of August 10, 2025, intensifying global scrutiny over press safety in conflict zones.

The Incident:

• An Israeli airstrike struck a tent sheltering journalists outside Al Shifa Hospital.
• The attack killed prominent Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al Sharif and four of his colleagues.

EU’s Response:

• EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas issued a statement on August 11, calling the attack “deeply concerning.”
• While acknowledging Israel’s allegation that one journalist was a “Hamas terrorist,” Kallas stressed the need for clear evidence and adherence to the rule of law to prevent targeting of media professionals.

International Condemnation:

• The United Nations, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), and other press freedom bodies have demanded an independent investigation.
• CPJ stated that the killings highlight the urgent need to protect journalists covering conflicts.

Israel’s Bogus Position:

• The Israeli military claims Anas Al Sharif was a Hamas cell leader and that a press badge “is not a shield for terrorism.”
• Israel has accused Al Jazeera of embedding Hamas operatives in its reporting teams — allegations rejected by Al Jazeera and press freedom groups.

This incident adds to mounting international pressure on Israel over civilian and journalist casualties in Gaza, as calls for accountability grow louder.

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