Israel's military announced it killed journalist Anas Al Sharif in Gaza City, alleging he led a militant cell and was involved in attacks. The broadcaster Al Jazeera reported that three other journalists were also killed in the incident, with a total of seven fatalities confirmed by a local hospital official. Palestinian journalists' organizations condemned the killings, raising concerns about press freedom and the safety of reporters in conflict zones. International groups and a United Nations expert had previously warned about threats to Al Sharif's life, questioning the validity of the accusations against him.