An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has killed multiple journalists, but whether they were intentionally targeted remains unresolved.
According to Reuters, the strike hit a vehicle near Jezzine, killing at least two and possibly three journalists working for Al-Manar and Al-Mayadeen. Lebanese officials identified the victims as media workers and condemned the attack as a violation of international law.
But conflicting claims quickly surfaced.
Israeli-linked reporting stated that one of those killed was also a Hezbollah operative, raising questions about whether the vehicle was considered a legitimate military target.
Reuters noted there was no immediate comment from the Israeli military, leaving the circumstances and intent of the strike unclear.
The incident comes amid escalating cross-border fighting, where previous strikes involving journalists and medics have drawn scrutiny and competing narratives.
Whether this was a deliberate strike on journalists or a disputed battlefield decision is likely to face further investigation.
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