Suspected Israeli airstrike kills three journalists in Lebanon

A suspected Israeli airstrike killed three journalists in southern Lebanon on Friday.

The Lebanese Health Ministry told the media that three others were injured in the early Friday morning incident.

A cameraman and a technician linked to pro-Iran Al Mayadeen TV were among the victims.

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Al Mayadeen’s head, Ghassan Ben Jeddou, held Israel fully responsible for what he said was a “war crime.’’

However, there was no immediate comment from Israel.

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