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How has Israel responded to its strike that killed journalists?

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Israel expressed regret over the strike that killed journalists at Gaza's Nasser Hospital, calling it a 'tragic mishap' and promising an investigation. The Israeli military stated it does not intentionally target journalists or civilians and claimed the strike targeted a camera allegedly used by Hamas. An official inquiry has been launched.

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Israeli strike kills journalists working at Gaza hospital

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  • Israeli strike at Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed over 20 people, including journalists and health workers. 34s
  • Reuters confirmed a photojournalist was killed; several journalists from international outlets were among the dead. 13s
  • The Israeli military said it struck the area but does not target journalists or civilians and has ordered an inquiry. 1m 17s
  • An Israeli official said the strike targeted a camera allegedly used by Hamas, but two tank shells were fired, hitting rescue workers. 1m 49s
  • The incident highlights ongoing risks for journalists in Gaza, where the conflict has been especially deadly for media workers. 3m 12s
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Israeli strike kills journalists working at Gaza hospital
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CNN
6 hours ago
Israeli strike kills journalists working at Gaza hospital

Israel's military says it carried out a strike in the area of Nasser Hospital, but does not target journalists or civilians. The chief of staff has ordered an inquiry into the attacks.

Israeli PM calls deadly strikes on Gaza hospital a ‘tragic mishap’
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CBC News
17 hours ago
Israeli PM calls deadly strikes on Gaza hospital a ‘tragic mishap’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calls it a tragic mishap, which Israel deeply regrets and promised an investigation. The IDF does not intentionally target civilians.

Reporters without Borders condemns latest killing of journalists in Gaza
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Africanews
20 hours ago
Reporters without Borders condemns latest killing of journalists in Gaza

Israel says it deeply regrets what it described as a tragic mishap and that military authorities are conducting an investigation.

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