📍 Israeli killing of Lebanese journalist draws international condemnation

Lebanese PM calls attack a ‘war crime’ as Amal Khalil’s death prompts fresh claims over targeting of media workers

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Israel’s killing of a prominent Lebanese journalist in a double-tap strike has been greeted with international outrage as Lebanon’s prime minister described the attack as a “war crime”.

Amal Khalil, 43, who worked for al-Akhbar newspaper, was buried on Thursday after she was killed in what colleagues described as a sustained attack by Israeli forces. Rescuers attempting to dig her out of the rubble of a building were also targeted and prevented from providing life-saving assistance.

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