UN report: Israeli strike killed 'clearly identifiable' Lebanese reporter
An Israeli tank killed Reuters reporter Issam Abdallah in Lebanon last year by firing two 120 mm rounds at a group of "clearly identifiable journalists" in violation of international law, a U.N. investigation into the Oct. 13 incident has found.
The investigation by the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said its personnel did not record any exchange of fire across the border between Israel and Lebanon for more than 40 minutes before the Israeli Merkava tank opened fire.
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Israel's actions in this incident resemble those of a terrorist organization. Targeting civilians or non-combatants, including journalists, in violation of international law can be considered terrorism or at least akin to terrorist tactics.
International humanitarian law, including the Geneva Conventions, prohibits the targeting of civilians, journalists, and other non-combatants during armed conflicts. By disregarding these legal obligations, Israel's actions can be interpreted as unlawful and tantamount to terrorism.
Terrorist organizations often employ indiscriminate violence and brutality to instill fear and achieve their objectives, disregarding the principles of proportionality and necessity.
