Reporters Without Borders condemns Israel's "assassination" of the Al Jazeera crew in Gaza and calls for international action.

The organization "Reporters Without Borders" issued a statement strongly condemning and expressing outrage at the "premeditated assassination" of Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif, who was martyred along with four of his colleagues in an Israeli airstrike targeting the channel's crew in Gaza City.

The Israeli army confirmed its responsibility for the attack, highlighting the escalation of aggression against journalists who seek to convey the suffering of the Palestinian people under occupation.

The statement described Anas Al-Sharif as a prominent voice expressing the suffering of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip under the weight of the ongoing Israeli blockade and bombardment.

"Reporters Without Borders" called on the international community to take urgent and effective action to stop these repeated violations targeting journalists, considering the bombardment a clear war crime that warrants accountability for the Israeli officials.

The organization clarified that targeting journalists in conflict areas violates international law rules that protect journalism and freedom of expression, demanding the guarantee of safety for those working in the media field.

These statements come amid escalating violence in the Gaza Strip, where civilian neighborhoods and media outlets are subjected to continuous bombardment, resulting in hundreds of martyrs and injured.

Al Jazeera continues to highlight the crimes of the Israeli occupation, despite the significant risks faced by its journalistic team, prompting the occupation to target its correspondents in the sector.

The assassination of Anas Al-Sharif and his colleagues is one of the most prominent events revealing a dangerous escalation in targeting press freedom, raising questions about the impunity enjoyed by the Israeli occupation.

"Reporters Without Borders" called for support for independent investigative efforts and international accountability to curb these violations and ensure the protection of journalists, as silencing their voices means concealing the truth.