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Egyptian Relief Committee

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Egyptian relief organization whose journalists were killed in Gaza by an Israeli strike.

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The Egyptian Relief Committee is an Egyptian organization providing aid and assistance in the Gaza Strip. The organization is in the news due to the recent deaths of three journalists reportedly working for them. These journalists, Mohammed Salah Qeshta, Anas Ghunaim, and Abdul Raouf Shaat, were killed in an Israeli strike in the al-Zahra area of central Gaza while traveling in a car. According to reports, they were on their way to film a newly established displacement camp in the Netzarim area. The deaths of these journalists have highlighted the risks faced by media personnel operating in conflict zones and raised concerns about the safety of civilians and aid workers in Gaza amidst ongoing tensions and military actions. The incident has further strained relations and intensified scrutiny of military operations in the region.
Last updated: May 12, 2026