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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Lebanon Accuses Israel Of War Crimes After Journalist Killed

Caption: Lebanon Accuses Israel Of War Crimes After Journalist Killed. Lebanon accused Israel of war crimes after an airstrike killed a journalist in the south. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam condemned the strike, calling attacks on media workers “an established method.” Journalist Amal Khalil was killed while reporting, while photojournalist Zeinab Faraj was seriously wounded. The two had taken shelter in Tayri when the building they were in was hit. Lebanese authorities said rescue teams came under fire while trying to reach the victims. Israel said it does not target journalists and claimed the strike hit individuals linked to Hezbollah. The incident occurred during a fragile ceasefire announced by Donald Trump. The Committee to Protect Journalists and the United Nations condemned the attack and called for accountability. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT

Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Lebanon,Israel,war crimes,journalist,killed,airstrike,Amal Khalil,photojournalist Zeinab Faraj,Tayri,Hezbollah,Beirut,United Nations,Donald Trump

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