If journalists who show the truth on the battlefield themselves become targets, then the matter is not just about one death, but becomes a warning to the whole world. A news from Lebanon has created a stir on social media, where the death of a female journalist has raised big questions on international law, humanity and the rules of war. It is being claimed that first the attack took place, then the people who came to save them were also targeted. Anger, debate and concern are being seen together on the internet regarding this entire matter.

Who was Amal Khalil?

42 year old Amal Khalil was a reporter for Lebanon’s famous newspaper al-Akhbar. He was born in the Saida area of ​​southern Lebanon and spent a large part of his life in an environment of conflict and war. She had been doing journalism since 2006 and especially covered the issues of South Lebanon. He was known among the people as a grassroots journalist and activist.

what happened that day

According to reports, Amal Khalil was covering an attack with her fellow photojournalist Zainab Faraz. Then there was an air strike on a vehicle in front of them. Both of them hid in a nearby house to save their lives. It is claimed that he was wearing a press jacket, so that his identity could be clear. But the matter did not stop here. As soon as relief teams arrived to save them, there was another attack on the same house. This “double strike” made the whole matter more serious. Reports also said that the rescue team was also targeted, after which journalist Amal Khalil died. Now huge anger spread among people on social media.

What does international law say?

According to the Geneva Conventions, journalists are considered civilians during war and it is illegal to target them unless they take part in the fighting. If journalists or rescue teams are deliberately attacked, it could be considered a war crime. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has described the attack as a “war crime” and said the matter will be raised at the international forum. However Israel has denied these allegations.

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Why was there an uproar on social media?

After this incident came to light, people’s anger erupted on social media. Users are raising questions that if journalists are also not safe then how will the truth reach the world. Many people expressed their displeasure with hashtags like #JournalistsUnderAttack and #WarCrime.
Some users say that incidents like “double strike” are done deliberately to spread fear, while some people are calling it a direct violation of international law.

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