Press Freedom and Safety - Al Jazeera journalists were killed in Gaza, raising concerns about targeted assassinations [1][3][7] - Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns the killings as murder and demands proof of affiliation with military actions [7][8] - Israel's claim that journalist Anas al-Sharif worked for Hamas is denied by Al Jazeera and CPJ [1] Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza - Reports indicate a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with severe starvation [2][8][9][10][11][12][13] - At least 31 Palestinians were killed trying to get food, and 100 children have died from starvation [9] - Journalists are documenting and reporting on the hunger and starvation in Gaza [10][11][12][13] Political and Military Developments - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to expand attacks on Gaza, including refugee camps [3] - These plans have sparked outrage among Israelis, especially families of hostages [3][4] - Netanyahu defends the offensive, stating there is no other choice but to destroy Hamas [5] - Protests against the offensive have occurred worldwide, including arrests in London [5]
Al Jazeera calls Israeli strike that killed 5 journalists 'targeted'
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