Caught on cam: Strike hits close to reporter live on air in Lebanon
A Lebanese journalist and his cameraman were wounded after an Israeli airstrike hit near their location in southern Lebanon during a live broadcast. The IDF stated it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and does not intentionally target journalists.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the extreme risks faced by media personnel in conflict zones and the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah despite ceasefire efforts.
Footage shows a reported Israeli air strike hitting near a Lebanese TV journalist amid concerns over renewed fighting between Israel and Hezbollah despite a June ceasefire.The incident occurred on September 6 as Al-Manar TV correspondent Ali Chbib was preparing to go on air. He was reporting from the southern Lebanese town of Nabatieh al-Fawqa when the strike hit nearby.In the footage, shared by Al-Manar, the journalist preparing for a live broadcast when the strike hit behind him.
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