Israel army confirms killing of journalist in Gaza, says he was ‘Hamas terrorist’

article author: AFP ID: 1781980835481034100 Sat, 2026-06-20 21:41 JERUSALEM: The Israeli military said Saturday it had carried out a strike that killed Al Jazeera journalist Ahmed Wishah in Gaza, saying he was a “Hamas terrorist.” “The IDF confirms it carried out a strike on Ahmed Wishah, who was a Hamas terrorist,” a military spokesman told AFP. The spokesman did not immediately provide evidence to support the military’s claim about Wishah, but said “there will be a statement issued with further details.” Main category: Middle East Tags: War on Gaza Israeli Army Al Jazeera Ahmed Wishah