Israel broke international law with tank shelling that killed journalist, UN finds
Israeli tank killed Reuters journalist in Lebanon, violating international law.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A UN investigation found that an Israeli tank killed a Reuters journalist and wounded six others in Lebanon by firing two 120mm rounds at a group of clearly identifiable journalists, violating international law. The report stated that there was no exchange of fire before the tank opened fire, killing the journalist. The Israel Defense Forces said they were responding to an attack by Hezbollah and did not intentionally target civilians. The UN called for an investigation and emphasized the importance of protecting civilians and journalists in conflict zones.