In a recent escalation of violence, five Palestinian journalists have been killed in an Israeli airstrike near a hospital in Gaza, according to officials and local media reports. The strike reportedly targeted a vehicle associated with the journalists in central Gaza, raising concerns over the safety of media professionals in the conflict zone. The incident has sparked outrage, with many calling it a massacre amid ongoing civilian casualties, which include several children freezing to death. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has stated that the strike was part of a targeted operation against Islamic Jihad militants. This latest attack has intensified the ongoing Israeli-Hamas conflict, drawing international attention and calls for a ceasefire.