On May 28, 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted the home of Palestinian journalist Osama al-Arbid in the as-Saftawi area of northern Gaza, resulting in the deaths of at least eight members of his family. Al-Arbid survived the attack, with video footage showing him being pulled from the rubble.
The strike also injured several individuals and destroyed the surrounding neighborhood. Palestinian media broadcast images of al-Arbid’s house engulfed in flames, highlighting the extensive damage caused by the attack.
This incident is part of a broader pattern of attacks on journalists in Gaza. Since October 2023, at least 221 journalists have been killed in the conflict, according to Gaza’s Government Media Office. The office condemned the “systematic targeting and assassination” of Palestinian journalists by Israeli forces and called for international intervention to protect media personnel.
The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 54,000 Palestinian deaths, with a significant number being women and children. International organizations have raised concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, emphasizing the need for the protection of civilians and aid workers.
The targeting of journalists and their families has drawn widespread condemnation from press freedom groups, who argue that such actions violate international laws protecting journalists in conflict zones.
