Gaza Journalist Deaths 2026 Strike: Three Killed Despite Ceasefire

The ink on the ceasefire agreement hasn't dried yet, but the tragedy continues. On January 21, 2026, an Israeli strike in central Gaza killed three Palestinian journalists, according to first responders. This incident marks a grim milestone in what has become the deadliest conflict for media workers in modern history, occurring even as a fragile truce remains officially in place since October 2025.

Details Behind the Gaza Journalist Deaths 2026 Strike

The victims were identified as Mohammed Salah Qeshta, Anas Ghunaim, and Abdul Raouf Shaath. They were reportedly working for the Egyptian Relief Committee, documenting displacement camps when their logo-marked car was hit in the al-Zahra area. The Israeli military stated it targeted suspects operating a drone that posed a threat to its troops, adding that the incident is currently under examination.

Rising Casualties and the Struggle for Facts

At least 466 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire began on October 10. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has now documented the deaths of at least 206 media workers in Gaza since the war started in 2023. As Israel continues to bar foreign media from independent entry, the global community remains heavily reliant on local journalists who face life-threatening risks every day without sufficient protection.