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January 15, 2009

Israeli Shelling Hits Media Building
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A nearby Israeli shelling hit an office building housing several media
organizations. A journalist for the Abu Dhabi television channel was
injured. Reuters bureau chief Alastair Macdonald said the attack came
despite contact with the Israeli military.

Alastair Macdonald: “We were, in fact, at that time in contact with the
Israeli army, checking with them that they knew where our staff were and
where they were working. We were assured that they were. Shortly after
that, an explosion hit the floor just above us. Shrapnel entered the
office. It also struck the offices of another media company two floors
above ours. One person, at least, there was wounded, we understand. We
have evacuated our office."