DHAKA: Italy’s government on Wednesday confirmed the death of Italian journalist Simone Camilli in Gaza during an operation to dismantle an Israeli missile.

‘Simone Camilli’s death is a tragedy for his family and for the country. Once more a reporter pays the price for a war that has lasted too many years,’ Italian foreign minister Federica Mogherini said in a statement.

The Straits Times publishes this report.

BDST: 1844 HRS, AUG 13, 2014