A journalist died covering clashes on the border of Israel and southern Lebanon, Reuters confirmed. Issam Abdallah was killed after an Israeli shell landed on a gathering of international journalists, leaving six others injured.
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The shelling occurred during an exchange of fire along the Lebanon-Israel border between Israeli troops and members of Hezbollah.
‘We are deeply saddened to learn that our videographer, Issam Abdallah, has been killed,’ a Reuters statement read.
‘Issam was part of a Reuters crew in southern Lebanon that was providing a live signal. We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region, and supporting Issam’s family and colleagues.
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‘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.’ BBC reported.
Issam Abdallah (Reuters) wife: Was Issam Abdallah married?
On September 24, 1986, Issam Abdallah (died aged 37)was born in Lebanon. According to sources, he grew up in a Muslim family in Beirut. not much is known about his family
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