Three journalists die after an Israeli bombing against a communication convoy in Jezzine, southern Lebanon

The Lebanese president, Joseph Aoun, condemned the murder of the professionals, who They traveled in a properly marked vehicle with the acronym ‘PRESS’.

“We strongly condemn this attack and ask all international bodies to act to put an end to what is happening in our territory“Aoun denounced in X.

The Lebanese leader criticized that this attack violates elementary international norms, specifically the Geneva Conventions of 1949 and the resolution 1738 of the UN Security Council.

Both call for the protection of journalists in conflict zones as long as they do not participate in hostilities.

The victims have been identified as Ali Shoaibveteran network reporter Al-Manartogether with the correspondent Fatima Ftouni and the cameraman and brother of this Mohammad Ftouniboth from the channel Al-Mayadeen.

According to witnesses and local media, the impact was direct, leaving the car completely burned.

Israeli motives

The Israeli Army justified the attack by alleging that Ali Shoeib belonged to the elite force’s intelligence Hezbollah’s Radwan under the “disguise of a journalist”.

He accused him of “incitement” against Israeli soldiers and civilians. The statement did not mention any other deaths or provide evidence to support the claim.

For its part, the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas denounces Israel’s “impunity” after the murder of the journalists.

Hamas calls this attack an “extension of the criminal policy” previously applied in the Gaza Strip.

The victims

Ali Shoeib was one of the best-known faces on Lebanese television, with almost 30 years of experience covering the south of the country.

His work focused on documenting life on the border and the constant military friction, being a reference source to understand the dynamics of the conflict in the area.

For its part, Fatima Ftouninetwork reporter Al-Mayadeenwas at a peak moment in his career.

Just minutes before the impact he had made his last live broadcast to report on the humanitarian situation in Jezzine.

Fatima was traveling with her brother, Mohammad Ftouniwho worked as his cameraman.

This incident relives the trauma of October 2024 in Hasbayawhere another Israeli bombing of a housing complex for journalists killed three journalists.

The UN and various press organizations are carrying out investigations to determine whether the use of identification badges is being respected by forces in combat.