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The funeral procession during the funeral of Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah, on Oct. 14, 2023, in Khiam. (Credit: Mohammad Yassine/L'Orient-Le Jour) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on Tuesday called on the international community to pressure Israel to identify and punish the soldiers responsible for an attack on journalists in Lebanon three years ago.On Oct. 13, 2023, a double strike on a group of journalists in Alma al-Shaab killed Reuters videographer Issam Abdallah and wounded six other reporters, including two from Agence France-Presse (AFP), Dylan Collins and Christina Assi, the latter of which was left with an amputated leg. Read more Issam Abdallah’s death: Why the government turned its back on the ICC An independent investigation by AFP concluded that the incident involved two 120 mm Israeli tank shells fired from the Jordeikh area in northern Israel, near the southern Lebanese border. These findings were corroborated by other international... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
Already have an account? Login here En FrançaisTrois ans après l'attaque contre des journalistes à Alma el-Chaab, le CPJ appelle à faire pression sur Israël
