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world17 days ago•12 min saved

Ahmed Wishah: The Latest Al Jazeera Cameraman Killed in Gaza as Journalists Face Impunity

Israel’s renewed Gaza offensive killed Ahmed Wishah, a 25-year-old Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman, after his brother Mohammed was killed earlier; since Oct 2023, Israel has killed over 260 journalists in Gaza, highlighting impunity and uneven Western media outrage. The discussion links the deaths to expanding tactics such as earth berms and the “yellow line,” and draws parallels with Lebanon where journalists have faced similar attacks, underscoring the gap between ceasefire rhetoric and ongoing civilian harm and barriers to media access.

via Democracy Now!|

#al-jazeera #gaza #israel-palestine-conflict

world-news17 days ago•25 min saved

IDF claims Al Jazeera cameraman was Hamas sniper amid Gaza strike

IDF claims Ahmed Wishah, the Al Jazeera cameraman mourned by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani after a Gaza strike, was a Hamas sniper, releasing footage and a purported Hamas military ID to back the claim. Al Jazeera denied the allegation, calling it a smear campaign, while noting Wishah was killed in the ongoing Gaza-Israel conflict. The piece highlights the War coverage dynamic and the broader tensions around journalists in the region.

via New York Post|

#al-jazeera #hamas #israel-defense-forces

world19 days ago•10 min saved

Six Dead in Gaza Strikes, Including Two Children and an Al Jazeera Cameraman

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday killed at least six people, including two young sisters and Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, as violence continues despite a ceasefire, with Gaza’s health authorities reporting more than 1,000 Palestinian deaths since the conflict intensified.

via HuffPost|

#al-jazeera #children #gaza

world20 days ago•2 min saved

Al Jazeera cameraman killed in Gaza strike, months after brother’s death

An Al Jazeera Mubasher cameraman, Ahmed Washah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in central Gaza’s Bureij camp, less than three months after his brother Mohammed Washah, also an Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in a separate strike. Israel’s IDF said Ahmed was a Hamas sniper operative, a claim Al Jazeera and CPJ contested. The ceasefire remains fragile, with ongoing strikes and more than 1,000 Palestinians dead since the truce began, marking the continued toll on journalists and civilians alike.

via NBC News|

#ahmed-washah #airstrike #al-jazeera

middle-east20 days ago•9 min saved

Gaza strikes claim six lives, including an Al Jazeera cameraman

Israeli air strikes in Gaza killed six people, including Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, who Al Jazeera says was targeted; the IDF accuses Wishah of Hamas ties. Two others died in a Bureij refugee camp strike, and four family members were killed in a Sabra neighborhood strike. Gaza’s health ministry cites high casualties since the ceasefire began last October, while aid groups warn civilians remain in dire need as fighting and reported ceasefire violations continue.

via BBC|

#al-jazeera #ceasefire #gaza-strikes

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Al Jazeera Cameraman Killed in Gaza Airstrike, Marking 12th Network Journalist Fallen Since Oct 2023

Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza’s Bureij refugee camp. Al Jazeera condemned the “deliberate” attack and said Wishah is the 12th Al Jazeera staffer killed in Gaza since the war began in October 2023. Israel had alleged Wishah was Hamas-linked, a claim Al Jazeera called baseless, while CPJ has criticized similar accusations against journalists amid ongoing Gaza casualties.

via Al Jazeera|

#ahmed-wishah #al-jazeera #gaza

sports1 month ago•6 min saved

World Cup 2026: A Likely Farewell Tour for Football’s Legends

Al Jazeera highlights a potential farewell for a cohort of aging superstars at the 2026 World Cup, including Ronaldo, Messi, Modric, Neymar, Neuer, Salah, De Bruyne, van Dijk, Mane and Ochoa, noting age and injuries as they head to a North American tournament that could be their last sprint on football’s biggest stage.

via Al Jazeera|

#aging-stars #al-jazeera #football

world2 months ago•2 min saved

RSF condemns kidnapping of journalists aboard Gaza aid flotilla

RSF condemned Israel for the kidnapping of three journalists—Al Jazeera's Hafed Mribah and Mahmut Yavuz, and Zeteo's Alex Colston—on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud flotilla intercepted in international waters; Al Jazeera urged protection of journalists and the international community to uphold press freedom as detainees were held and transported to Greece, amid ongoing concerns over abuses and international law.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-jazeera #gaza-flotilla #israel

israel-news3 months ago•7 min saved

IDF kills Hamas operative who posed as a journalist in Gaza strike

The IDF says it killed Muhammad Samir Muhammad Washah, a Hamas figure tied to rocket and weapons production, who allegedly used an Al Jazeera journalist identity as cover to plan attacks in Gaza. Washah had been involved in drones and weapons development and arms transfers; the strike aimed to minimize civilian harm, with southern Gaza forces continuing to counter immediate threats.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#al-jazeera #gaza #hamas

world3 months ago•2 min saved

Al Jazeera Journalist Mohammed Wishah Killed in Gaza Drone Strike

An Israeli drone strike killed Mohammed Wishah, Al Jazeera Mubasher's Gaza correspondent, as his car was hit on al-Rashid Street west of Gaza City. Al Jazeera condemned the killing as a deliberate act and the Gaza Government Media Office accused Israel of systematic targeting of journalists, while the broader Gaza toll remains in the tens of thousands killed and many more injured amid ongoing ceasefire violations.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-jazeera #gaza #israeli-drone-strike

obituaries6 months ago•2 min saved

Renowned Journalist Jamil Azar Passes Away at 88

Jamil Azar, a pioneering journalist and longtime anchor at Al Jazeera, known for his integrity and influence in Arab media, has passed away at age 89. He played a significant role in shaping the network and mentoring generations of journalists, leaving a lasting legacy in journalism and media.

via Al Jazeera|

#al-jazeera #arab-media #jamil-azar

technology6 months ago•1 min saved

Al Jazeera Unveils 'The Core', Its New AI Model

Al Jazeera Media Network is launching 'The Core', an AI-driven initiative in collaboration with Google Cloud, to transform journalism by integrating AI into news operations, enhancing data processing, content creation, and workflow automation, aiming to modernize and improve the accuracy and engagement of their journalism.

via Al Jazeera|

#ai #al-jazeera #google-cloud

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Israel Advances Death Penalty Legislation Targeting Terrorism

Israel's parliament has approved the first reading of a bill proposing the death penalty for those deemed terrorists, primarily targeting Palestinians, and also approved a bill to permanently close foreign media outlets like Al Jazeera without court approval, raising concerns over human rights and press freedom.

via BBC|

#al-jazeera #death-penalty #israel

world11 months ago•3 min saved

Israeli Airstrike Kills Prominent Al Jazeera Journalists in Gaza

An Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed six Palestinian journalists, including prominent Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif, amid ongoing conflict and allegations of ties to Hamas, drawing condemnation from journalist groups and raising concerns over press safety in war zones.

via NPR|

#al-jazeera #conflict #gaza

world11 months ago•4 min saved

Journalist Killings in Gaza Highlight Rising Dangers for Media

At least 242 Palestinian journalists have been killed in Gaza since October 2023, with six journalists, including Al Jazeera's Anas al-Sharif, killed in recent Israeli strikes, marking the deadliest period for journalists in recent history amid the ongoing conflict.

via Axios|

#al-jazeera #gaza-conflict #israel