Mourners carry the body of one of the Palestinian journalists killed in an Israeli airstrike, in Khan Younis. Reuters
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Firstpost22-01-2026, 06:11

11 Killed in Gaza, Including 3 Journalists, in Ceasefire Violation

  • Israeli forces killed 11 Palestinians, including three journalists and two 13-year-old boys, in Gaza on Wednesday, marking a ceasefire violation.
  • The three journalists, identified as Mohammed Salah Qashta, Abdul Raouf Shaat, and Anas Ghneim, were killed while traveling to a displacement camp in Netzarim.
  • Abdul Raouf Shaat, a contributor to Agence France-Presse, was not on assignment at the time of his death; AFP demands a full investigation.
  • Two 13-year-old boys were killed in separate incidents: one in an Israeli drone strike near Bureij refugee camp and another shot by troops in Bani Suheila.
  • The Israeli military claims it targeted suspects operating a Hamas-affiliated drone in central Gaza, posing a threat to its troops.

Why It Matters: A ceasefire violation in Gaza led to 11 deaths, including journalists and children, sparking calls for investigation.

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