US lawmakers join calls for justice in Israel’s attacks on journalists

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Ali HarbDecember 11, 2025 at 08:13 PM

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US lawmakers and press freedom advocates gathered outside the US Capitol on December 11, 2025, to demand justice for journalists attacked by Israel. The renewed calls for accountability focus on a 2023 Israeli "double-tap" strike in Lebanon that killed Reuters journalist Issam Abdallah and injured others, including American journalist Dylan Collins. Collins is seeking information about the military orders that led to the attack. Senator Peter Welch and Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with Senator Chris Van Hollen, pledged to continue pressing for answers, accusing Israel of stonewalling and obfuscation. They highlight that Israel claims the attack was unintentional but has provided no evidence and has not contacted key witnesses. The lawmakers are pushing for transparency and accountability in this case and the over 250 other killings of journalists by Israel.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Israel ×340% Reuters 40% United States ×250% Issam Abdallah 60% Dylan Collins 70% Chris Van Hollen ×280%

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attacks on journalists 100% israel 90% accountability 80% double-tap strike 70% press freedom 60% dylan collins 50% us lawmakers 50% issam abdallah 50% lebanon 40%