Guwahati, Aug. 27 -- India on Wednesday strongly condemned the killing of five journalists in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital, calling the incident "shocking and deeply regrettable."

The Ministry of External Affairs reiterated India's firm stance against the loss of civilian lives during armed conflicts.

Responding to media queries, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The killing of journalists is shocking and deeply regrettable. India has consistently condemned civilian casualties in conflict zones." He added that Indian authorities understand Israel has initiated an investigation into the incident.

The airstrike, carried out by Israeli forces on August 25 at Khan Yunis in southern Gaza, targeted Nasser Hospital in ...