Mohammad Al-Salhi

Their life

Name: Mohammad Al-Salhi
Profession: Photojournalist
Affiliation: Fourth Authority News Agency
Date of Death: October 7, 2023
Place of Death: Near al-Bureij Refugee Camp, Central Gaza Strip
Circumstances: Shot while covering clashes at the border east of al-Bureij

Mohammad Al-Salhi was a dedicated photojournalist affiliated with the Fourth Authority News Agency. He was tragically shot and killed on October 7, 2023, while covering clashes near the al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. Al-Salhi was reporting from the frontlines of the ongoing conflict when he was struck by gunfire. His death underscores the risks faced by journalists working in conflict zones, where their safety is often compromised in the pursuit of truth and documentation.

How they died

killed by gunfire

Shot near the border east of the al-Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip.

A plea from the family

Unfortunately, there have been no widely reported statements from the family or surviving relatives of Mohammad Al-Salhi regarding his tragic death. However, the broader journalistic community, including organizations like the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), has expressed deep grief over the loss of Al-Salhi and others killed while covering the conflict in Gaza. Though the personal reactions from the families may not have been widely publicized due to the nature of the situation, the international community continues to mourn the loss of these journalists and support their families through the tragic events.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Mohammad Al-Salhi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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