Russia summons 'Israeli' ambassador after strike injures RT journalists
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- Russia summons 'Israeli' ambassador over injuries to a "Russia Today" crew in Lebanon.
- Russian Foreign Ministry calls for urgent investigation, accountability, and journalist protection.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the 'Israeli' ambassador in Moscow on Monday in protest over the targeting of "RT" journalists while covering events on the ground in Lebanon.
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In an official statement, the ministry said the protest was formally delivered to the ambassador. It called on 'Israeli' authorities to conduct an urgent and transparent investigation into the circumstances of the crew’s injuries, hold those responsible accountable, and take strict measures to ensure journalists are not targeted in conflict zones.
The incident comes amid rising regional tensions, highlighting the increased risks faced by media teams reporting from the field.
