Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah died in an artillery strike near the Israel-Lebanon border.
The crew were struck while filming a livestream video for Reuters, which has since been removed.
AdvertisementAdvertisementA Reuters journalist died following an Israeli artillery strike near the Israel-Lebanon border Friday, a horrific incident captured on video that underscores the dangers to covering the intensifying conflict.
The news agency confirmed in a statement that its videographer Issam Abdallah was killed when his crew was struck, a moment seen in a livestream video by Reuters on YouTube.
Reuters' journalist Issam Abdallah takes a selfie picture while working in Maras, Turkey, February 11, 2023.
Persons:
Issam Abdallah, —, Journalists Thaer Al, Sudani, Maher Nazeh, Issam, QJ0TSxaNHO —
Organizations:
Reuters, Service, YouTube, Journalists, REUTERS, QJ0TSxaNHO — Reuters, Protect Journalists, Israeli Air Force, IDF
Locations:
Israel, Lebanon, Maras, Turkey, Gaza