Reuters, AP mourn contributors killed in Gaza strikes

Reuters and the Associated Press said they were devastated after contributors were killed Monday in Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital.

"We are devastated to learn of the death of Reuters contractor Hussam al-Masri and injuries to another of our contractors, Hatem Khaled, in Israeli strikes on the Nasser hospital in Gaza today," a Reuters spokesperson said in a statement.

In a statement, the AP said that it was "shocked and saddened" to learn of the death of Mariam Dagga, 33, a visual journalist who freelanced for the agency since 7 October 2023.