AFP photographer Christina Assi, whose right leg was amputated in an Israeli strike on southern Lebanon in October 2023 targeting journalists, carried the Olympic torch in Vincennes, a suburb of the French capital, along with videographer Delancollins, who was also injured in the strike, in a tribute to “all the journalists, our colleagues and friends who have been killed this year.” The torch relay began in May, and about 10,000 people from all walks of life were chosen to carry the torch across France, ahead of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on July 26. Christina Assi was among six journalists injured in an Israeli attack on October 13, while covering an exchange of fire along the border between Israeli forces and members of the Lebanese Hezbollah group. The attack resulted in the death of Reuters videographer Issam Abdullah, while Christina Assi was seriously injured and part of her right leg was amputated. AFP videographer Dylan Collins, who was also injured in the Israeli attack, pushed Assi's wheelchair as she carried the torch through the Vincennes suburb. "I wish Issam was here to see this," Christina told the Associated Press. "I wish what happened today wasn't because two rockets fell on us. I wish I could honor journalists this way while I'm walking and in the best of health." Agence France-Presse, Reuters and Al Jazeera accused Israel of targeting their journalists, who they said were stationed far from the site of the clashes in vehicles clearly marked as press vehicles, while international human rights organizations, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, said the attack deliberately targeted civilians and should be investigated as a war crime. "Participating in the relay sends a message that journalists must be protected and able to work without fear of death at any moment," said Christina Assi, who carried the torch. Christina hopes her participation in the Olympic Torch Relay will draw attention to the importance of protecting journalists. “For me, justice comes the day I can stand up again, pick up a camera, and go back to work,” she said.