Israeli attack in southern Lebanon kills journalist, wounds several others

At least one journalist has been killed and six wounded - including two Al Jazeera reporters - in shelling by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon,

according to witnesses at the scene. The Reuters news agency confirmed on Friday that Issam Abdallah, a videographer, was killed in the attack.

"We are urgently seeking more information, working with authorities in the region, and supporting Issam's family and colleagues," Reuters said in a statement. Two other Reuters journalists, Thaer Al-Sudani and Maher Nazeh, sustained injuries, according to the

statement.

Al Jazeera said cameraperson Elie Brakhia and reporter Carmen Joukhadar were also wounded. Journalists from AFP were also injured in Alma Al Shaab, near the Israeli border.

They were in a car when they were struck.

Al Jazeera's Peter Stemmet reports.

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