Saadi Madoukh

Their life

Saadi Mohammed Madoukh, born in January 1995, was a Palestinian journalist, filmmaker, and the founder of Deep Shot Media, a production company based in Gaza. Madoukh was passionate about documenting life in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. As a freelance camera operator, he worked with prominent outlets such as Al Jazeera and TRT, and he was particularly known for his poignant music video depicting the suffering of Palestinian children during the war. His career was characterized by a strong sense of dedication to truth-telling, often capturing the human impact of the violence in Gaza.

Saadi Mohammed Madoukh, born in January 1995, was a Palestinian journalist, filmmaker, and the founder of Deep Shot Media, a production company based in Gaza. Madoukh was passionate about documenting life in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. As a freelance camera operator, he worked with prominent outlets such as Al Jazeera and TRT, and he was particularly known for his poignant music video depicting the suffering of Palestinian children during the war. His career was characterized by a strong sense of dedication to truth-telling, often capturing the human impact of the violence in Gaza.

Madoukh was married and lived in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City. He became a voice of resilience, regularly using social media to express his feelings and share his work. One of his notable posts, just weeks before his death, read: "I don’t care about reaching goals, all I care about is for the war to end." Unfortunately, his life was tragically cut short on July 5, 2024, when an Israeli airstrike targeted his residence in the Al-Daraj neighborhood, killing him and fellow journalist Ahmed Sukkar. The strike caused widespread devastation, with multiple casualties, and highlighted the perilous environment that journalists face in conflict zones.

Saadi Madoukh's death was mourned across the media and humanitarian communities, with tributes emphasizing his commitment to his craft and his dedication to documenting the stories of those affected by war. His legacy lives on through his work, serving as a reminder of the importance of journalism in times of crisis and the sacrifices made by those who choose to tell the truth amidst violence.

How they died

killed in an Israeli strike

killed in an Israeli airstrike that struck his residence in the Al-Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City

A plea from the family

At this time, there is limited publicly available information regarding statements or pleas from the surviving relatives or family members of Saadi Madoukh. The available reports primarily focus on the circumstances of his death and his professional contributions. For instance, it was reported that Madoukh, along with journalist Adeeb Sukkar, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City on July 5, 2024. Similarly, it was noted that Madoukh was a freelance camera operator for various media outlets, including Al Jazeera and the Turkish state broadcaster TRT, and was killed in the same airstrike. While these sources provide details about Madoukh's professional life and the tragic circumstances of his death, they do not include direct quotes or pleas from his surviving family members. For more personal insights or statements from his family, it may be necessary to consult local news outlets or official statements from organizations with direct contact with his relatives.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Saadi Madoukh, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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