The Israeli army killed Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and five of his colleagues in a targeted strike on a journalists' tent outside al-Shifa Hospital.
The attack has effectively wiped out all of Al Jazeera's staff in Gaza City.
August 11, 2025
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Anas al-Sharif with his children. (Photo: Social Media)
The Israeli army assassinated Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues on Sunday in a targeted airstrike on a journalists’ tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The strike has effectively wiped out the entire staff of Al Jazeera in Gaza City, claiming the lives of one child and six journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondent Muhammad Qreiqa.
Widely celebrated as the “voice of Gaza,” al-Sharif’s assassination comes after months of incitement against him and puts an end to his coverage ahead of an expected Israeli invasion of Gaza City. The Israeli army has reportedly given Gaza City residents until October 7 to evacuate, when the Israeli army reportedly plans to invade northern Gaza as part of its stated plan of conquering the entire Strip.
Al-Sharif and Qreiqe each have two children. Both stayed behind in northern Gaza as their families fled south when Israel forcibly displaced the population at the beginning of the genocide in late 2023.
Shortly after the airstrike that killed Al-Sharif and his colleagues, the Israeli army released a statement claiming that al-Sharif was a member of Hamas and was responsible for “rocket attacks” on Israeli civilians and soldiers.
The Israeli army claimed that “intelligence and documents from Gaza” allegedly “proved he was a Hamas operative.”
In October 2024, the Israeli army published the names of al-Sharif and five other journalists who it claimed were Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters. One of those journalists, Drop Site contributor and Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Hossam Shabat, was assassinated on March 24, 2025. Another journalist on the “hit list” was Anas al-Sharif.
Israel has killed 238 journalists in Gaza since the start of the genocide, the Gaza Government Media Office said in a statement on Monday.
“The targeting of journalists and media institutions is a full-fledged war crime that aims to silence the truth and erase evidence of the genocide,” the Media Office added, asserting that the latest assassination of al-Sharif is “a prelude” to the Israeli plan to carry out massacres in Gaza City.
The Israeli army assassinated Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and several of his colleagues on Sunday in a targeted airstrike on a journalists’ tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The strike has effectively wiped out the entire staff of Al Jazeera in Gaza City, claiming the lives of one child and six journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondent Muhammad Qreiqa.
Widely celebrated as the “voice of Gaza,” al-Sharif’s assassination comes after months of incitement against him and puts an end to his coverage ahead of an expected Israeli invasion of Gaza City. The Israeli army has reportedly given Gaza City residents until October 7 to evacuate, when the Israeli army reportedly plans to invade northern Gaza as part of its stated plan of conquering the entire Strip.
Al-Sharif and Qreiqe each have two children. Both stayed behind in northern Gaza as their families fled south when Israel forcibly displaced the population at the beginning of the genocide in late 2023.
Shortly after the airstrike that killed Al-Sharif and his colleagues, the Israeli army released a statement claiming that al-Sharif was a member of Hamas and was responsible for “rocket attacks” on Israeli civilians and soldiers.
The Israeli army claimed that “intelligence and documents from Gaza” allegedly “proved he was a Hamas operative.”
In October 2024, the Israeli army published the names of al-Sharif and five other journalists who it claimed were Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad fighters. One of those journalists, Drop Site contributor and Al Jazeera Mubasher correspondent Hossam Shabat, was assassinated on March 24, 2025. Another journalist on the “hit list” was Anas al-Sharif.
Israel has killed 238 journalists in Gaza since the start of the genocide, the Gaza Government Media Office said in a statement on Monday.
“The targeting of journalists and media institutions is a full-fledged war crime that aims to silence the truth and erase evidence of the genocide,” the Media Office added, asserting that the latest assassination of al-Sharif is “a prelude” to the Israeli plan to carry out massacres in Gaza City.
Palestinians mourn over the body of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who was killed alongside other journalists in an overnight Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City, August 11, 2025. (Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images)
‘Their bodies burned alive’
The killing of al-Sharif and Qreiqe has led to the outpouring of widespread anger and grief among Palestinians and journalists in Gaza, who consider the assassination a direct message to all other journalists in the Strip.
Muhammad Qeqa, a journalist who witnessed the killing of his colleagues, stands in front of the tent while the blood is still on the ground. He tells Mondoweiss that he is not only a witness to the incident; he is a part of it.
“My feet are barely holding me up from what I witnessed,” he said. “So far, I can’t believe that I survived. I’m a part of this massacre.”
Qeqa was only 4 meters away from the tent when it was bombed. He was inside his tent right next to the one belonging to Al Jazeera. “I saw Anas’s body flying out of the tent as the bomb hit. I stepped away, because the fire was unbearable. Then I came back quickly to find Muhammad and Anas’s bodies burning alive.”
“I was documenting the incident, but at some point, I needed to rescue my colleagues. I put my phone away and tried to rescue Muhammad Qreiqe, whose lower body was on fire. We pulled him out of the tent, but it was too late,” Qeqa said.
“This is a crime against us all as journalists in Gaza. Anas was our voice,” Qeqa continued. “History will not bring back anyone like him who carried his soul on his palm despite Israel’s threats against him and his family.”
‘Their bodies burned alive’
The killing of al-Sharif and Qreiqe has led to the outpouring of widespread anger and grief among Palestinians and journalists in Gaza, who consider the assassination a direct message to all other journalists in the Strip.
Muhammad Qeqa, a journalist who witnessed the killing of his colleagues, stands in front of the tent while the blood is still on the ground. He tells Mondoweiss that he is not only a witness to the incident; he is a part of it.
“My feet are barely holding me up from what I witnessed,” he said. “So far, I can’t believe that I survived. I’m a part of this massacre.”
Qeqa was only 4 meters away from the tent when it was bombed. He was inside his tent right next to the one belonging to Al Jazeera. “I saw Anas’s body flying out of the tent as the bomb hit. I stepped away, because the fire was unbearable. Then I came back quickly to find Muhammad and Anas’s bodies burning alive.”
“I was documenting the incident, but at some point, I needed to rescue my colleagues. I put my phone away and tried to rescue Muhammad Qreiqe, whose lower body was on fire. We pulled him out of the tent, but it was too late,” Qeqa said.
“This is a crime against us all as journalists in Gaza. Anas was our voice,” Qeqa continued. “History will not bring back anyone like him who carried his soul on his palm despite Israel’s threats against him and his family.”
Mourners carry the body of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, who was killed alongside other journalists in an overnight Israeli strike on their tent in Gaza City, August 11, 2025.
(Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images)
Israeli incitement against al-Sharif
In previous interviews for Anas Al-Sherif, he was clearly saying that there is an Israeli incitement campaign against him led by the Arabic Language Israeli spokesperson Avichay Adraee and some fake accounts on social media. But he was not hesitating to stop his duty.
“Since October, 2023, there has been an Israeli campaign against me to stop my coverage of the news in northern Gaza,” al-Sharif said in an interview published online.
“I did not respond to these threats and kept fulfilling my duty,” he continued. “The army attempted to assassinate me several times, but by God’s grace, I managed to survive. But the Israeli army kept carrying out its threats, bombing my home on December 11, 2023, killing my father.”
Al-Sharif also confirmed that his family had received threatening calls on three separate occasions from the Israeli army to deter him from continuing coverage. “Despite these threats, I always consider my work as my duty, to convey the voices and the suffering of my people.”
UN rights office condemns killing of 6 journalists by Israel in Gaza
'We call for immediate, safe and unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists,' office says, calling attack 'grave breach' of international humanitarian law
Beyza Binnur Dönmez |11.08.2025 - Anadolu Agency
'We call for immediate, safe and unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists,' office says, calling attack 'grave breach' of international humanitarian law
Beyza Binnur Dönmez |11.08.2025 - Anadolu Agency
Abdallah F.s. Alattar
GENEVA
The UN human rights office on Monday condemned the killing of six journalists by Israel in Gaza, describing the attack as a "grave breach" of international humanitarian law.
"We condemn the killing by Israeli military of 6 Palestinian journalists by targeting their tent, in grave breach of international humanitarian law. Israel must respect and protect all civilians, including journalists," the office said on X.
The Israeli army targeted a journalists’ tent near the Al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City late Sunday, killing six journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qraiqea, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
Noting that at least 242 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, the office urged: "We call for immediate, safe and unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists."
Israel is facing mounting condemnation for its genocidal war on Gaza, where it has killed more than 61,400 victims since October 2023. The military campaign has devastated the enclave, which is facing famine.
GENEVA
The UN human rights office on Monday condemned the killing of six journalists by Israel in Gaza, describing the attack as a "grave breach" of international humanitarian law.
"We condemn the killing by Israeli military of 6 Palestinian journalists by targeting their tent, in grave breach of international humanitarian law. Israel must respect and protect all civilians, including journalists," the office said on X.
The Israeli army targeted a journalists’ tent near the Al-Shifa Hospital in western Gaza City late Sunday, killing six journalists, including Al Jazeera correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohamed Qraiqea, according to the Gaza Government Media Office.
Noting that at least 242 Palestinian journalists were killed in Gaza since Oct. 7, 2023, the office urged: "We call for immediate, safe and unhindered access to Gaza for all journalists."
Israel is facing mounting condemnation for its genocidal war on Gaza, where it has killed more than 61,400 victims since October 2023. The military campaign has devastated the enclave, which is facing famine.
‘Press badge no shield’: World reacts with fear, anger after Israel kills Al Jazeera staff
Since October 2023, Israel has killed 269 journalists in Gaza, in the deadliest conflict ever recorded for reporters
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The killing of at least five Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli strike near Gaza City’s Al-Shifa Hospital has led to an outpour of criticism from world leaders, journalists, and activists.
Dr Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director Gaza al-Shifa hospital director told Turkey’s Anadolu news agency that killing and displacement will now take place in the absence of voices.
14Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalists Anas Al Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and another colleague, who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City August 11, 2025. Reuters picture
“The [Israeli] occupation is preparing for a major massacre in Gaza, but this time without sound or image. It wants to kill and displace the largest number of Palestinians in Gaza City, but this time in the absence of the voice of Anas, Mohamed, Al Jazeera, and all satellite channels,” he said.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has called on the world to hold Israel to account after the killing of the journalists.
“A press badge is no shield against genocidal war criminals who fear the world witnessing their atrocities,” Baghaei said, accusing Israel of assassinating the journalists “in cold blood”.
“Strong condemnation is the bare minimum for any decent human being, but the world must act immediately to stop this harrowing genocide and hold the criminals accountable,” he added.
“Indifference and inaction are complicity in Israel’s crimes.”
Dr Mohammed Abu Salmiya, director Gaza al-Shifa hospital director told Turkey’s Anadolu news agency that killing and displacement will now take place in the absence of voices.
14Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalists Anas Al Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and another colleague, who were killed in an Israeli strike, in Gaza City August 11, 2025. Reuters picture
“The [Israeli] occupation is preparing for a major massacre in Gaza, but this time without sound or image. It wants to kill and displace the largest number of Palestinians in Gaza City, but this time in the absence of the voice of Anas, Mohamed, Al Jazeera, and all satellite channels,” he said.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has called on the world to hold Israel to account after the killing of the journalists.
“A press badge is no shield against genocidal war criminals who fear the world witnessing their atrocities,” Baghaei said, accusing Israel of assassinating the journalists “in cold blood”.
“Strong condemnation is the bare minimum for any decent human being, but the world must act immediately to stop this harrowing genocide and hold the criminals accountable,” he added.
“Indifference and inaction are complicity in Israel’s crimes.”
24Mourners attend the funeral of Al Jazeera journalists. Reuters picture
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’s spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, offered condolences to “the Al Jazeera family” and called for an investigation.
“We have always been very clear in condemning all killings of journalists,” Dujarric said. “In Gaza, and everywhere, media workers should be able to carry out their work freely and without harassment, intimidation or fear of being targeted.”
Hamas called Israel’s systematic killing of journalists in Gaza as “the largest and most egregious campaign of targeting media professionals ever recorded in any conflict.”
Palestinian journalist Taghreed el-Khodary has said Israel’s brazen “extrajudicial killing” of journalists is also an attempt to intimidate other reporters in Gaza from doing their jobs.
“I speak to journalists on the ground in Gaza and many of them are receiving calls from the Israeli army asking them to stop reporting,” el-Khodary told Al Jazeera from Cairo. “The story here is about stopping the Palestinian narrative. For the first time in history, the Palestinian narrative has emerged very strongly.
“By killing journalists, they are scaring others from reporting,” she continued, adding that many reporters will be forced to question their career paths.
34Palestinians hold the body of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who Israel's military and Al Jazeera say was killed by an Israeli strike, in Gaza City, August 11, 2025. Reuters picture
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says it is “appalled” by Israel’s killing of Al Jazeera journalists.
“Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as militants without providing credible evidence raises serious questions about its intent and respect for press freedom,” said the CPJ’s regional director, Sara Qudah.
“Those responsible for these killings must be held accountable,” Qudah added.
Mike Balsamo, president of the US-based National Press Club, said the killing of journalists is “a loss felt far beyond one newsroom” and urged a “thorough and transparent” investigation.
“Journalists must be able to work without being targeted or killed,” Balsamo said. “All parties in conflict zones must honour their obligations under international law to protect reporters and ensure they can carry out their work safely.”
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad denounced the killing of journalists, labelling it a "heinous war crime" perpetrated by "the most brutal and criminal army in the world."
The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine stated that the attack confirms that "truth is a direct enemy of the occupation," calling it a full-fledged war crime.
The Jewish Council of Australia says the country’s expected recognition of the State of Palestine must be accompanied by “principled action” to stop what it calls Israel’s “intensifying genocide” in Gaza.
“You cannot endorse Palestinian statehood with one hand while supplying parts of the weapons that destroy it with the other.” Executive officer Sarah Schwartz added that Palestinians “have the right to live in safety and dignity – free from occupation, siege and fear”.
Jeremy Corbyn, the former leader of the UK’s Labour Party called the killing in Gaza as “sickening beyond words” and “a desperate attempt to silence the truth about Israel’s ongoing crimes against humanity”.
“Shame on all those who empowered Israel to murder with impunity,” the member of parliament said in a social media post.
Al Jazeera identified the dead as correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa and Mohammed Noufal.
They were among seven people killed when a tent for the press outside the hospital’s main gate was targeted.
44Mourners including colleagues attend the funeral of Palestinian Ahmed Al-Louh, a video journalist for Al Jazeera TV, after he was killed in an Israeli strike on the civil emergency centre, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, in Deir Al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, December 16, 2024. Reuters picture
The war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is the deadliest on record for journalists, according to the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs' Costs of War project. The Hamas-run Gaza government media office said 238 journalists have been killed since the war started on October 7, 2023. The Committee to Protect Journalists said at least 186 journalists have been killed in the Gaza conflict.
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