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Five Journalists Killed in Gaza Airstrikes, Toll Surpasses 222

5/19/2025

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In a tragic escalation, five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, pushing the grim toll of journalists killed since October 2023 to over 222. Among the fallen were Abdul Rahman Al-Abaadela, Khaled Abu Seif, Azeez Al-Hajjar, Ahmed Al-Zaytani, and Nour Qandil, highlighting the perilous climate for media workers in the region.

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In a tragic escalation, five Palestinian journalists lost their lives in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, pushing the grim toll of journalists killed since October 2023 to over 222. Among the fallen were Abdul Rahman Al-Abaadela, Khaled Abu Seif, Azeez Al-Hajjar, Ahmed Al-Zaytani, and Nour Qandil, highlighting the perilous climate for media workers in the region.