Lebanon Condemns Targeted Killing of Female Journalist as War Crime
Nawaf Salam, the Prime Minister of Lebanon, described the killing of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese female journalist, in yesterday’s Israeli attack as a “war crime”. He stated that targeting journalists while they are performing their professional duties is a blatant violation of international laws.
According to Lebanese media, Salam emphasized that attacks on media personnel are no longer accidental events but have turned into a deliberate and recurring approach. He added that Lebanon strongly condemns this act and considers it contrary to all international norms and covenants.
The Lebanese Prime Minister also said that targeting journalists, preventing rescue teams from reaching them, and then bombing the site again after the arrival of emergency forces constitute a clear example of a war crime. He stressed that Beirut will pursue this case in the appropriate international forums and will spare no effort in doing so.
Meanwhile, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health announced that the Israeli army pursued Amal Khalil to a house in the village of Al-Teiri, where she sought shelter. According to the report, the house was targeted, resulting in the journalist’s death.
Nawaf Salam extended his condolences to the family, colleagues, and the Lebanese media community, wishing a speedy recovery to Zainab Faraj, a journalist injured in the incident.
