Mourners in Gaza gathered for the funeral of five Al Jazeera journalists and a freelance reporter killed in an Israeli strike outside Al-Shifa hospital. Among the victims was Anas Al-Sharif, a prominent correspondent, whom Israel accused of being affiliated with Hamas and responsible for attacks against Israeli forces. The strike has drawn condemnation from Al Jazeera and international organizations, who argue that journalists are being targeted and labelled militants without credible evidence. The incident comes amid escalating conflict in Gaza, mounting criticism of Israel's military expansion, and increasing diplomatic pressure from allies and humanitarian agencies.

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