Israeli Drone Attacks Journalist on Live TV in Lebanon

An Israeli drone dropped a grenade near journalist Hadi Hoteit in Kfar Tebnit, southern Lebanon Tuesday.

Hoteit was seriously injured as he took six pieces of shrapnel, one to the right chest, three to the right leg, two to the left, and is being treated s reportedly still alive.

Hoteit was reportedly targeted as he was representing Pres TV, an Iran-based news outlet.

After Hezbollah operatives, journalists have become the next biggest targets for the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) in Lebanon. More than 10 journalists have been attacked by drone or sniper fire in Lebanon so far of which 3 have died. Overall, Israel has killed over 300 journalists since October 17, 2024 in Gaza and Lebanon.

Hadi Hoteit wrote on his X handle

Israeli drones targeted me while I was clearly filming a report in an open space with all requirements (press signs on the car, vest and helmet with press signs, cellphones open and not doing anything else. I was told that Lebanese army was blocking the road somewhere, so i went there searching for where the Lebanese army is. I stopped at Arnoun-Yohmor-Kfartebnit roundabout because i didn't want to go further. I got outside my car, with my cameras in the cage and my microphone with PressTV logo. I was filming when the Israeli drones deliberately attacked where I was standing, and not my car.