The Israeli military has confirmed it killed Anas al-Sharif, an Al Jazeera reporter in Gaza City, alleging he was a leader in a militant group and involved in planning attacks. The military claims to have evidence linking Sharif to militant activities, including documents purportedly showing his role in a rocket-launching squad and an elite force. Al Jazeera has strongly denied these accusations and accused the military of targeting its staff in the region. The strike was described by the military as carefully planned to minimize civilian harm, using precision weapons and intelligence. Sharif had been documenting airstrikes shortly before his death, sharing footage and updates on social media.