Ibrahim al-Thaher
He was Killed in an Israeli airstrike.
Ibrahim al-Thaher was killed on 10 August 2025 when an Israeli airstrike targeted the media tent near Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, where journalists had gathered to report on the conflict. The Israeli military stated that the intended target was Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif, Ibrahim’s colleague and best friend. The powerful blast claimed Ibrahim’s life instantly, alongside several others, making him one of many journalists killed while covering the war.
Biography
Ibrahim al-Thaher, 25, was a talented Palestinian photojournalist and cameraman for Al Jazeera who dedicated his life to documenting the realities of Gaza. Born in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, he began his career as a graphic designer before turning to journalism in 2018 during the Great March of Return protests. His partnership with close friend and classmate, Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif, made them a well-known duo in Gaza’s media scene — al-Thaher behind the camera and al-Sharif in front of it. On 10 August 2025, while working together in a media tent near Shifa Hospital, Ibrahim was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted his friend. Remembered for his courage, loyalty, and selflessness, he also volunteered as a rescuer, dedicating his life to helping others both in and out of his work.
Born in the densely populated Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, Ibrahim al-Thaher grew up amid hardship but was known for his determination, creativity, and deep sense of loyalty. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a graphic designer, channeling his artistic vision into visual storytelling. In 2018, during Gaza’s Great March of Return, Ibrahim transitioned into photojournalism — a pivotal moment that launched his career behind the lens. He worked for several local outlets, including Al Shamal Online, where his photographs captured both the resilience and suffering of his people.
In time, Ibrahim joined Al Jazeera, where he reunited with his childhood friend and former classmate Anas al-Sharif. The two became inseparable, covering the war in Gaza side by side. Ibrahim’s camera became an extension of his commitment to truth, documenting stories that might otherwise remain unseen. Known for his courage, he would often reassure his friend by saying, “If danger is near, I’m at your side.” On 10 Augu
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The world knew Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif largely thanks to his former classmate, best friend and Al Jazeera colleague, photographer and cameraman Ibrahim al-Thaher, who was usually behind the camera when Al-Sharif was in front. Al-Thaher was rarely separated from his partner while covering the war in Gaza. “If danger is near, I’m at your side,” he often told his friend. And it was at his friend’s side that he died on 10 August 2025, when Al-Sharif was the target of an Israeli airstrike on the media tent near Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. Born in the Jabaliya refugee camp in northern Gaza, Al-Thaher was a graphic designer before becoming a cameraman in 2018, when Gaza’s Great March of Return was the first story he covered. He later worked for local media outlets such as Al Shamal Online before joining Al Jazeera with his childhood friend. As well as working as a journalist, he was also a volunteer rescuer in his spare time.1 rsf.org Open source