2 min readMar 29, 2026 03:57 PM ISTThe three journalists were reporting from the ground when their vehicle was hit in the strike. (Photo Credit: Reuters)Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called the killing of three journalists in Lebanon a “serious wake-up call” for the global community in a social media post, after they were killed in an Israeli airstrike in the southern town of Jezzine, as reported by the BBC.The victims included Ali Shoeib of Al Manar TV and Al Mayadeen journalists Fatima Ftouni and her brother Mohammed. They were reporting from the ground when their vehicle was hit in the strike.‘Blatant crime’, violates international law: LebanonLebanese President Joseph Aoun condemned the attack as a “blatant crime” and said it violated international law, which guarantees protection for journalists during conflict. Israel has confirmed it carried out the strike that killed Shoeib, but claimed he was a Hezbollah operative posing as a journalist.This is the second time Israel has been accused of targeting journalists in Lebanon since the conflict began. Last week, another Al Manar presenter Mohammad Sherri and his wife were killed in a separate strike, according to BBC.Funerals for the three were held near Beirut, drawing large crowds, reported news agency AP. Protests also broke out in the capital following the killings, with anger growing over the incident. This is the second time Israel has been accused of targeting journalists in Lebanon since the conflict began. (Photo Credit: Reuters)Medics enroute to rescue also attacked: Lebanese health ministryLebanese authorities said a second strike hit rescue workers who had rushed to the scene, resulting in additional casualties. The health ministry alleged that medics were directly targeted while en route to rescue operation of the earlier attack, as cited by news agency Reuters, adding that more than 50 medical workers have been killed so far, including nine in the past day, amid what it described as an escalating pattern of strikes on healthcare personnel and facilities.More than 1,100 civilians have reportedly been killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon so far, according to a report by the BBC. Concerns are increasing over the safety of journalists and civilians, although Israel has denied deliberately targeting them.Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram© IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd