Trump and International Leaders Condemn the Murder of Journalists in Gaza

Sada News - The Israeli strike targeting a hospital in Gaza and a tent for journalists has sparked international outrage, with condemnation from international organizations and press freedom advocates.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his discontent today, Monday, regarding the Israeli airstrike that resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including five journalists, stating that he was not aware of it.

Trump told reporters at the White House, "I am not happy about it. I don’t want to see it. At the same time, we need to end this... nightmare."

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that media should be able to perform their duties freely, emphasizing that targeting journalists inside a hospital is unacceptable.

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UN Condemnation

The United Nations stressed that journalists and hospitals should never be targeted.

Ravina Shamdasani, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated in a press release: "The killing of journalists in Gaza should be a shock to the world, prompting action for accountability and justice, not silence," emphasizing that "journalists are not a target. Hospitals are not a target" in any war.

Silencing Voices

Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, stated today (Monday) that the killing of journalists in Gaza silences the last remaining voices reporting on famine and the deaths of children in the region.

The commissioner added that it is time for political will to end famine and protect journalists and humanitarian and health workers.

“Horrific” Attack

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed his horror on Monday following the Israeli bombing of Al-Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza.

Lammy posted on X: "I am horrified by the Israeli attack on Al-Nasser Hospital. Civilians, healthcare workers, and journalists must be protected. A ceasefire must be implemented immediately."

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares strongly condemned the killing of journalists in the Gaza Strip, asserting that it constitutes a violation of international law.

“Stop the Fire Now!”

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called on Monday for an end to attacks on healthcare facilities in Gaza.

Ghebreyesus stated in a post on X: "As the people of Gaza are starving, their already limited access to healthcare is further restricted due to repeated attacks... We can only reiterate: Stop the attacks on healthcare. Stop the fire now!"

The Foreign Press Association demanded today (Monday) an "immediate clarification" from the Israeli army and the Prime Minister's Office following the killing of five journalists in two Israeli strikes on a hospital in southern Gaza.

The association, based in Jerusalem and representing journalists working from Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza with foreign media, stated in a press release: "We demand an immediate clarification from the Israeli army and the Israeli Prime Minister's Office. We urge Israel, unequivocally, to stop its abhorrent practice of targeting journalists."

The Turkish presidency's communication department announced today (Monday) that the latest Israeli strike in Gaza is an attack on press freedom and a new war crime.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom's condemnation of the targeting of medical, relief, and media teams by Israeli occupation forces at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.

The ministry reiterated the Kingdom's rejection of ongoing Israeli violations of international laws and norms, renewing its call for the international community to put an end to these Israeli crimes, emphasizing the need to provide protection for those working in medical, relief, and media fields.

Meanwhile, Netanyahu's office tweeted in English after Trump's remarks, expressing Israel's deep regret over the tragic incident that occurred today at Al-Nasser Hospital in Gaza.

It added: "Israel values the work of journalists, medical staff, and all civilians, and the military authorities are conducting a thorough investigation... Our war is with Hamas terrorists, and our just goal is to defeat Hamas and bring our hostages home," according to their claim.