IDF launches probe into Reuters cameraman's death
Military to hold official operational inquiry into the shooting of Reuters cameraman in Gaza; rebuts human right group's claims of intentional fire
The IDF will be conducting an official investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a Reuters photographer in Gaza last Wednesday, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit announced Sunday.
Fadel Shana was killed while filming an Israeli tank in Gaza on Wednesday, a day of heavy fighting. His final footage shows the tank firing a shell in his direction.
Palestinian medics say five others were killed in the incident, including four teenagers.
The New York-based group Human Rights Watch says its investigation suggests soldiers fired either recklessly or targeted Shana.
The IDF rejected all claims of intentional fire at the cameraman: "Unlike terrorist organizations, the IDF does not intentionally attack civilians, and takes various precautionary measures to avoid and prevent such incidents from occurring," said the military in a statement.
"Any claim to the contrary in both misleading and mendacious."
The IDF further stated that an inquiry is held after any incident involving Palestinian civilians' casualties, adding that The inquiry's findings will be submitted to the Military Advocate General for further evaluation.
