Al Jazeera ‘vehemently condemns’ Israel’s killing of staff member’s family

Al Jazeera has "vehemently condemned" the killing of their broadcast engineer's family in an Israeli air strike that targeted the Jabalia refugee camp.

Mohammed Abu al-Kumsaan lost at least 18 members of his family in the bombings, including his father, two sisters, eight nephews and nieces, his brother, his brother’s wife, and their four children, his sister-in-law, and one uncle.

Al Jazeera’s statement read: “We extend our sincere condolences to Mohamed and his family and stand in solidarity with them during this time of profound sorrow, and we call for justice and accountability for this senseless murder of innocent lives.”

“These Israeli crimes against the civilians must not go without being held accountable and face the full force of international justice,” it continued.

The statement also called for the international community to address the “grave injustice with utmost urgency”.