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Reuters confirms videographer Issam Abdullah killed in Israeli air strike
13 October 2023 19:51 BST
Reuters has confirmed that videographer Issam Abdullah was killed in an air strike in southern Lebanon that also injured a number of other journalists.
In a statement, Reuters said they were "deeply saddened" over Abdullah's killing.
"Issam was part of a Reuters crew in southern Lebanon who was providing a live signal. We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region and supporting Issam’s family and colleagues," said the Reuters press team.
"Our thoughts are with his family at this terrible time. Reuters journalists Thaer al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh also sustained injuries and are seeking medical care. Our thoughts are with their families at this terrible time."
