DETAILS: Gaza's Saleh Jafarawi killed amid deadly militia attack in Gaza
Prominent Palestinian journalist Saleh Jafarawi was killed Sunday evening after being shot seven times during clashes with armed groups linked to 'Israel' in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City.
Jafarawi, known for documenting the suffering of Gaza’s residents, was killed while covering ongoing security incidents, casting a shadow over the fragile ceasefire and highlighting the continuing dangers facing journalists and civilians in the post-war period.
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Hours of uncertainty end in tragedy
The incident began when Jafarawi’s colleague, journalist Abdallah Alattar, reported losing contact with him for several hours while covering events in Gaza City. Alattar wrote, “There is no real information about his fate. Please pray for him.” After hours of tense waiting, hospital sources confirmed Jafarawi’s death, sparking widespread grief and condolences on social media.
Details of the attack
Medical sources confirmed that Jafarawi’s body arrived at the hospital with seven gunshot wounds. The journalist was killed during clashes with armed groups in Sabra, marking one of the deadliest attacks against media personnel since the ceasefire was declared.
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Militia attack targets security forces and displaced civilians
In a separate but simultaneous development, a senior Interior Ministry source in Gaza reported that several security officers and displaced civilians were killed in a coordinated attack by an armed militia in Gaza City, the most serious internal security incident since the ceasefire began.
The source said the militia carried out a double attack, targeting security forces first, which resulted in fatalities among officers, and then firing on displaced civilians returning from southern Gaza to the city.
Strong security response
Gaza’s security forces responded immediately, surrounding the armed group and working to restore order. Authorities stressed that they are determined to “enforce security and hold those responsible for the killings accountable,” signaling that no attempt to destabilize Gaza’s internal security will be tolerated.
The identity and motives of the armed militia remain unclear. The incidents underscore the fragile security situation in Gaza, even as residents cautiously return to their homes under the ceasefire.
