Adeeb Sukkar

Their life

Adeeb Sukkar was a Palestinian journalist and cameraman, known for his work with Deep Shot Media in Gaza. He was killed on July 5, 2024, in an Israeli airstrike that targeted his residence in the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City, alongside his colleague Saadi Madoukh. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, with at least five bodies recovered from the rubble. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) have both reported that the airstrike was carried out by Israeli forces. The IFJ has documented numerous cases of journalists killed in Gaza during the conflict, emphasizing the dangers faced by media professionals in the region. International organizations have condemned the targeting of journalists and called for thorough investigations into such incidents to ensure accountability and the protection of journalists worldwide.

Adeeb Sukkar was a Palestinian journalist and cameraman associated with Deep Shot Media in Gaza. He was tragically killed on July 5, 2024, in an Israeli airstrike that targeted the Daraj neighborhood of Gaza City, alongside his colleague Saadi Madoukh. The attack resulted in multiple casualties, including both journalists.​

Prior to his death, Sukkar was known for his work in documenting the realities of life in Gaza amidst ongoing conflict. His contributions to journalism were recognized for their commitment to capturing the human aspects of the stories he covered.​

The circumstances surrounding his death have drawn attention to the risks faced by journalists operating in conflict zones. International organizations have called for thorough investigations into such incidents to ensure accountability and the protection of journalists worldwide.​

Sukkar's passing, along with that of his colleague, highlights the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by media professionals in conflict areas. Their deaths underscore the importance of safeguarding press freedom and the safety of journalists reporting from the front lines.

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

There is no publicly available information or specific pleas from the surviving relatives or family members of Adeeb Sukkar at this time. The available reports primarily focus on the tragic circumstances surrounding his death in the Israeli airstrike on July 5, 2024, along with his colleague Saadi Madoukh. While the incident has drawn widespread condemnation from international organizations, direct statements or pleas from his family have not been widely shared in public sources.

Why we remember them

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

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