Saturday, Israeli war planes destroyed a Gaza City building housing offices of The Associated Press, Al Jazeera, and other offices and residential apartments. (CPJ)
AP staffers and other tenants safely evacuated the building after the military telephoned a warning that the strike was imminent within an hour. Three heavy missiles struck the 12-story building, collapsing it in a giant cloud of dust. (NPR / AP)
A statement from Al Jazeera condemned the attack, calling on “all media and human right institutions to join forces” in denouncing the bombing and to “hold the government of Israel accountable.” (Al Jazeera)
The U.S. government said it had told Israel to ensure the safety of journalists. “We have communicated directly to the Israelis that ensuring the safety and security of journalists and independent media is a paramount responsibility,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki tweeted. (Reuters)
The AP’s top editor on Sunday called for an independent investigation into the Israeli military airstrike. (The Hill)