Israeli shell lands near Al-Manar journalist and cameraman, both lightly hurt
An Israeli strike hit close to an Al-Manar reporter and his camera operator in Lebanon; the duo sustained injuries but are reported to be in good condition.
Video footage shows an Israeli projectile exploding near an Al-Manar journalist and his cameraman while they were on assignment in Lebanon. Both media workers were wounded by the blast. Authorities said their injuries are not life-threatening and they are expected to recover. The incident underscores the hazards faced by journalists covering the conflict.
Why it matters
It illustrates the persistent threat to journalists working in the Israel-Lebanon conflict zone.
How this story developed
- Aug 27 Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestinians in Gaza amid ongoing ceasefire
- Sep 1 Katz confirmed a senior Hamas security official was arrested.
- Sep 3 An Israeli air strike targeting a motorcycle in Kfar Reman killed two people, part of a broader surge of attacks in southern Lebanon.
- Sep 6 Israel ordered residents of Arab Salim to evacuate amid fresh air strikes in southern Lebanon.
- Sep 6 Three people were killed and 23 were injured in Israeli strikes on south Lebanon, according to the health ministry.
- Sep 6 Israeli airstrikes killed four people and damaged Ghandour Hospital in south Lebanon.
- Sep 7 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun urged U.S. action following the airstrikes.
- Sep 7 New reports detail a fresh Israeli strike on Kfar Rumman that killed at least nine civilians, including children and medics.
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