Al Jazeera journalist and cameraman killed in Israeli attack

(Patria) - Al Jazeera Arabic correspondent Ismail al-Ghoul and cameraman Rami al-Rifi were killed in an Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip.

Al-Ghoul was reporting from Al-Shati camp, the hometown of the killed Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, writes Al Jazeera Balkans.

On their way back to Gaza City, they were directly hit by an Israeli drone.

Mohamed Moawad, editor-in-chief of Al Jazeera Arabic, says the attack targeted a crew that was "bravely reporting on events in northern Gaza".

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our colleague journalist, Ismail Al-Ghoul, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike while courageously covering the events in northern Gaza. Ismail was renowned for his professionalism and dedication, bringing the world’s attention… pic.twitter.com/g9YInFpuz8

— Mohamed Moawad (@moawady) July 31, 2024

Ismail was known for his professionalism and dedication, drawing the world's attention to the suffering and crimes committed in Gaza, especially at Al-Shifa hospital and in the northern neighborhoods.

"Had it not been for Ismail, the world would not have seen the devastating consequences of these massacres," he wrote on social media platform X, adding that Al-Ghoul "conveyed the events and reality of Gaza to the world through Al Jazeera".

"His voice is now silenced. Ismail fulfilled his mission in his homeland. Shame on those who have failed civilians, journalists, and humanity," Moawad added.