Body of Palestinian cameraman Hussam al-Masri, who was working for Reuters, after he was killed along with other journalists. Image: Reuters
(The Post News)- On Monday, 25 August 2025, Israel launched an attack on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, leaving at least 20 people dead, including five journalists who work with Reuters, the Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and other outlets.
According to Palestinian health officials, cameraman Hussam al-Masri, a Reuters contractor, was killed in the first strike while working near a Reuters live broadcast position on the upper floor just below the hospital roof in Khan Younis. Hospital officials and witnesses reported that Israel carried out a second strike on the same location, which killed additional journalists along with rescue workers and medical staff who had arrived to provide assistance.
Who are the Journalist Killed in Israeli attack on Nasser Hostpital?
The journalists killed in the attack included Mariam Abu Dagga, who freelanced for the Associated Press and other outlets; Mohammed Salama, who worked for Qatar-based broadcaster Al Jazeera; Moaz Abu Taha, a freelance journalist who worked with several news organizations, including occasionally contributing to Reuters; and Ahmed Abu Aziz.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office described the incident as a “tragic mishap,” expressing deep regret. The office emphasized that Israel respects the role of journalists and medical personnel, while stressing that its conflict is directed against Hamas.
According to Israel’s military, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted to striking the area around Nasser Hospital and stated that the chief of the general staff had ordered an investigation. The IDF stated that it “regrets any harm to uninvolved individuals and does not target journalists as such.” The IDF acts to mitigate harm to uninvolved individuals as much as possible while maintaining the safety of IDF troops,” it said.
Reports indicate that a Reuters spokesperson noted in a statement that they are “devastated” to learn that their fellow co-worker, al-Masri, was among those who were killed during an Israeli attack on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital. The spokesperson further confirmed that one of Reuters’ occasional freelancers, Taha, was also killed, while photographer Hatem Khaled, their contractor, was left injured.
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