Reuters journalist killed after Israeli air strike at Lebanon border
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An Israeli shell landed in a gathering of journalists covering clashes on the border in south Lebanon, killing a Reuters videographer and leaving six other journalists injured. open image in gallery Issam Abdallah was killed on Friday after an Israeli shell hit while he was working in southern Lebanon “We are deeply saddened to tell you that our videographer, Issam Abdallah, has been killed,” the Reuters news agency said in a statement. “Our deepest condolences go out to those affected, and our thoughts are with their families at this terrible time.” open image in gallery Issam was described as the ‘best, funniest and smartest’ by his colleagues The shelling occurred during an exchange of fire along the Lebanon-Israel border between Israeli troops and members of Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group. Saying rest in peace feels hollow, but I hope he does rest in peace and power.” The Independent’s chief international correspondent Bel Trew described the news as “horrific”.