UN has condemned an Israeli airstrike that killed six journalists in Gaza, calling it a serious breach of international law and urging protection for reporters.

Five Al Jazeera staff, including prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif, and a freelance journalist died when a missile hit their tent in Gaza City. Israel accused Sharif of being linked to Hamas but gave little evidence, a claim rejected by media rights groups. The BBC says it has seen no proof.

Press groups say Israel is repeatedly targeting Palestinian journalists. At least 186 have been killed since the Gaza war began in October 2023 — the deadliest period for reporters in decades.

Gaza’s health ministry also reported five more malnutrition deaths, bringing the total to 222, including 101 children. The UN warns famine is unfolding, while Israel denies there is starvation, according to BBC.

The war began after Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel, which killed about 1,200 people. Gaza’s health ministry says 61,430 have since been killed.