27 Journalists Killed in Israeli Strikes in Lebanon, Press Union Reports

At least 27 journalists have been killed and many others injured in Israeli attacks across Lebanon since 2 March, according to the Lebanese Press Syndicate Editors.

In a statement issued বৃহস্পতিবার, the syndicate condemned a recent strike targeting a group of journalists in the southern town of Tayri. The attack, carried out on Wednesday, resulted in the death of reporter Amal Khalil and left her colleague Zeinab Faraj wounded. The union noted that Khalil had previously received death threats from the Israeli military.

“With her death, the number of journalists and media workers killed has risen to 27, alongside a significant number of wounded,” the statement said.

The syndicate called on the Federation of Arab Journalists to coordinate with regional and international press organisations to provide support for Lebanese journalists, who it said are facing deliberate targeting.

It also urged media professionals working on the ground to take precautionary measures, avoid high-risk areas, and coordinate closely with the Lebanese army, UNIFIL forces, the Lebanese Red Cross, and other emergency teams operating in zones exposed to Israeli strikes.

Describing the situation as تجاوزًا لكل الحدود (beyond all limits), the syndicate appealed to the Lebanese government to take immediate action at the international level, including initiating legal proceedings against Israel.

According to Lebanon’s state news agency, Israeli forces obstructed rescue operations during Wednesday’s incident by preventing Red Cross and army units from reaching the wounded journalists. A road linking Tayri and Haddatha was also reportedly targeted to block access for emergency responders.

Since early March, Israeli military operations in Lebanon have resulted in 2,475 deaths, 7,696 injuries, and the displacement of more than 1.6 million people, based on official figures.

A 10-day ceasefire announced by the United States on 16 April is due to expire الأحد, but has reportedly been violated on a daily basis by Israeli forces.