State media reports indicate that Moscow called in Israel’s ambassador, Oded Joseph, to formally protest the event. Officials are demanding a thorough investigation into the incident and importantly, guarantees that similar occurrences will not transpire in the future.
The attack happened on Thursday, and the specifics are still somewhat disputed. According to the Israeli military, the journalists were located in an area that had been previously marked with evacuation alerts. In such cases, these warnings are typically issued before any planned military actions.
Nonetheless, this incident complicates an already intricate regional situation. Although Israel asserts that it does not aim to target members of the press, the consequences—both diplomatic and otherwise—can be challenging to manage after such events. See More In Details…