UN urges journalists' safety after Anadolu's office hit

WASHINGTON

It is vital that the safety of journalists be protected, regardless of theater, the UN said Tuesday after Anadolu Agency's Gaza office was leveled by Israeli shelling.

"In any conflict area it is important that journalists' safety be guaranteed," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said in response to a reporter's question about the attack.

Israeli warplanes hit the building Saturday housing Anadolu Agency's office in the Gaza Strip with at least five missiles following warning shots.

No casualties were reported, but the building was razed to ground.

*Betul Yuruk contributed to this report from the United Nations