Israeli missile explodes near press crew during broadcast

A press team experienced moments of tension when an Israeli missile struck a few meters from the place where a journalist and his cameraman were waiting to receive authorization to continue with a broadcast.

The moment was captured on video. In the footage, the reporter can be seen standing at the site with the cameraman when, suddenly, a loud explosion occurs, interrupting the signal.

After the impact, the broadcast was momentarily off the air, while the explosion created a dangerous situation for the press workers who were in the area.

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The incident once again highlights the risks to which journalists and production teams are exposed when covering scenarios of armed conflict.