Germany has called on Israel to provide a clear and transparent explanation following the killing of Al Jazeera journalists in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The comments came after the Qatar-based broadcaster announced earlier that prominent correspondent Anas al-Sharif and four of his colleagues were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit a tent for media workers in Gaza City.

Since war began, more than 200 journalists have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza Strip, and 'such a high number of deaths is absolutely unacceptable,' says Foreign Ministry - Anadolu Ajansı

The move followed weeks of debate over reports of hunger in Gaza, but it was precipitated by Israel’s decision to expand military operations there.