The Gaza government media office has denounced the killing of Al Jazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and camera operator Rami al-Refee. Both journalists were killed together when Israeli forces targeted their car in Gaza City.

“We condemn the targeting and killing of Palestinian journalists, and hold Israel responsible for this heinous crime. We call on the international community and media groups to pressure Israel into stopping these continuing violations,” it said in a statement.

It also said that since October 7, Israel has killed more than 165 Palestinian journalists.