Israeli strikes kill Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil in southern Lebanon
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon on Wednesday killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil, 43, and wounded photographer Zeinab Faraj. The attack made Wednesday the deadliest day since a ceasefire was announced on April 16, with five total deaths.
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil on Wednesday and wounded photographer Zeinab Faraj, who was working with her. Khalil, 43, worked for the Al-Akhbar newspaper.
The attack brought Wednesday's death toll to five people, making it the deadliest day since a 10-day ceasefire was announced on April 16 to halt fighting between Israel and Lebanon.
Khalil was buried under rubble after the Israeli strike, according to Lebanese officials. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said the Israeli military had specifically targeted the journalists.
The strikes have rattled the already fragile ceasefire agreement that was supposed to bring peace to the region. Both journalists were working in southern Lebanon when they were hit.
Details about what led to the strike are still emerging. The incident highlights the dangerous conditions journalists face when covering conflicts in the Middle East.
This attack breaks a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon that was meant to stop the fighting. When journalists are targeted during conflicts, it becomes harder for the world to know what's really happening in war zones.
Watch whether the ceasefire holds or if more violence breaks out between Israel and Lebanon.
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