“We adhere to international agreements that prioritize positive distinction for journalists, ensuring their protection and neutrality in times of war,” Morcos said.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), a global journalism union representing hundreds of thousands of members, also condemned the killings.
“Journalists are civilians protected by international humanitarian law. By deliberately targeting these three media professionals, the State of Israel is once again seriously violating this law,” said IFJ General Secretary Anthony Bellanger.
“The IFJ demands an independent international investigation so that those responsible can be identified and prosecuted,” he added.
Record number of journalists killed
A CPJ report released in February found that 2025 was the deadliest on record for journalists, and that for the third year in a row, Israel killed more journalists and media workers than any other country.
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