An Israeli airstrike in northern Rafah has resulted in severe injuries to journalists, including the amputation of Al-Jazeera journalist Ismail Abu Omar's foot, who had openly celebrated the Oct 7, 2023 terror operation. Ahmad Matar, another journalist, was also seriously injured in the attack. These incidents have raised concerns over the safety of journalists in Gaza, with accusations against the Israeli government of attempting to silence media coverage in the area. Ismail Abu Omar is currently undergoing surgery in the European hospital of Khan Younis.
Breaking: Journalist Ismail Abu Omar is currently undergoing surgery after having one foot amputated due to being targeted by the Israeli army. https://t.co/p7EVPjrzLs
"Journalist" Ismail Abu Omar lost one of his legs in the #IAF 🇮🇱 airstrike on northern Rafah, he was pretty open about celebrating the Oct 7, 2023 terror operation. He entered the OR in the European hospital of Khan Younis a few minutes ago https://t.co/UkI1OjK2YX
The Israeli army killed two more journalists in Gaza and injured Al Jazeera correspondent Ismail Abu Amer causing the amputation of his foot. the photographer Ahmad Matar was also seriously injured . The Israeli government is trying to silence media in Gaza.
Al-Jazeera Journalist Ismail Abu Omar is now an amputee after being subjected to Israeli war crimes while attempting to provide news coverage in Rafah. No safe place or person in Gaza. https://t.co/oK5RUfKqoV
Al-Jazeera Journalist Ismail Abu-Omar is now an amputee after being subjected to Israeli war crimes while attempting to provide news coverage in Rafah. No safe place or person in Gaza. https://t.co/7YdRTpAHFU
BREAKING| An Israeli targets a group of journalists in northern Rafah, wounding the journalists Ismail Abu Omar and Ahmad Matar. https://t.co/m2ICOhVblM