Ahmed Al-Shayyah

Their life

Ahmed Al-Shayyah was a 38-year-old Palestinian freelance journalist who contributed to media outlets such as Al Jazeera and Quds Press Agency. He served as a correspondent, editor, and producer with several media organizations.
On January 15, 2025, Ahmed was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a food distribution center in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. The attack resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including Ahmed, and injured ten others.

Ahmed Al-Shayyah was a 38-year-old Palestinian freelance journalist known for his contributions to media outlets such as Al Jazeera and Quds Press Agency. He served in various capacities, including correspondent, editor, and producer, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to journalism.

On January 15, 2025, Ahmed was killed in an Israeli airstrike that targeted a food distribution center in Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. The attack resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including Ahmed, and injured ten others.

Ahmed's death underscores the significant risks journalists face while reporting in conflict zones. His contributions to journalism in Gaza were recognized and valued by his colleagues and the broader media community.

How they died

Killed

Killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Al-Mawasi area, west of Khan Yunis, southern Gaza. ​

A plea from the family

​As of now, there are no publicly available statements or pleas from the surviving relatives of journalist Ahmed Al-Shayyah regarding his death. This absence may be due to the challenging conditions in conflict zones, where families often prioritize their safety and privacy. However, the broader journalistic and human rights communities have expressed significant concern over the targeting of media personnel in Gaza.

Why we remember them

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

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