The journalist killed in the attack in southern Lebanon is Reuters news videographer Issam Abdallah, the news agency has said in a statement.
“We are deeply saddened to learn that our videographer, Issam Abdallah, has been killed,” the statement said.
Issam was part of a Reuters crew in southern Lebanon who was providing a live video signal.
“We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region, and supporting Issam’s family and colleagues,” Reuters said.
“Reuters journalists Thaer Al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh also sustained injuries and are seeking medical care. Our thoughts are with their families at this terrible time.”
Source: Aljazeera
