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world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

Al Jazeera Chief's Son Among Fatalities as Journalists Brave Gaza Conflict

Hamza Dahdouh, the son of Al Jazeera's Gaza bureau chief Wael Dahdouh, and journalist Mustafa Thuraya were killed in an Israeli missile strike in Khan Younis, Gaza. They were targeted while interviewing displaced civilians. Wael Dahdouh has lost multiple family members to Israeli attacks, including his wife, another son, a daughter, and a grandson in a previous raid. The Al Jazeera Media Network and Gaza's media office condemned the killings, and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported the deaths and injuries of numerous journalists due to hostilities. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by journalists and civilians in conflict zones.

via Al Jazeera English|

#al-jazeera #gaza #israeli-attack

human-interest2 years ago•7 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Al Jazeera Engineer as 19 Family Members Killed in Israeli Bombing

Wael Dahdouh, a Palestinian journalist, tragically lost his wife, son, daughter, and grandson in an Israeli air raid that hit the house they were sheltering in. Wael's family had moved from their home in Gaza City to a safer location, but they were still caught in the attack. Wael, who had been covering the news of the bombings, received the devastating news while on air. Despite his personal loss, Wael chose to share his pain with viewers, highlighting the daily suffering experienced by the people of Gaza. The loss of Wael's family has deeply affected his colleagues and the wider community, who admire his strength and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

via Al Jazeera English|

#gaza-strip #human-interest #israeli-air-raid

conflicttragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragic Loss: Al Jazeera Journalist Discovers Family Killed in Gaza Strike

Wael Dahdouh, the Gaza bureau chief for Al Jazeera, tragically learned that his wife, teenage son, daughter, and grandson were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nuseirat refugee camp. Al Jazeera condemned the indiscriminate targeting of innocent civilians, while the Israeli military said it was "checking on" the reports. Dahdouh, who had reported on the strike earlier without knowing his family was among the victims, expressed his grief and questioned the killing of children. Despite the tragedy, colleagues expect Dahdouh to continue reporting, as he remains committed to capturing the truth on the ground.

via The Washington Post|

#al-jazeera #civilian-casualties #conflicttragedy

conflicttragedy2 years ago•3 min saved

Tragedy Strikes Al Jazeera Correspondent as Israeli Airstrike Claims 4 Family Members

Wael Dahdouh, Al Jazeera's chief correspondent in Gaza, tragically lost his wife, son, daughter, and grandson in an Israeli airstrike that hit Nuseirat Refugee Camp. The devastating news was broadcast live, showing Dahdouh's grief as he discovered the bodies of his loved ones. The video has resonated across the Arab world, where Dahdouh is known for telling the stories of Palestinian suffering. The Israeli strikes have killed over 6,500 Palestinians, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, while the fighting has claimed the lives of over 1,400 people in Israel.

via POLITICO|

#al-jazeera #conflicttragedy #gaza