Anas al-Sharif

Their life

Anas al-Sharif was a 28-year-old Palestinian journalist and correspondent for Al Jazeera, widely recognized for his courageous reporting from the Gaza Strip. Known for his dedication to documenting the realities of war, he became a key voice for international audiences during times when access to Gaza was restricted for foreign media. Anas frequently reported from the ground during Israeli bombardments, offering real-time updates and emotional eyewitness accounts of the humanitarian crisis unfolding around him. On August 11, 2025, he was killed in an Israeli airstrike outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, alongside four of his colleagues. The Israeli military claimed he was affiliated with Hamas, a charge denied by Al Jazeera and press freedom organizations. His death was condemned as a targeted attack on journalists and press freedom. Remembered for his bravery and integrity, Anas al-Sharif leaves behind a legacy as one of Gaza’s most respected and impactful war correspondents.

Anas al-Sharif was a 28-year-old Palestinian journalist and war correspondent for Al Jazeera, whose powerful reporting from Gaza made him one of the most recognized voices in Palestinian journalism. Based in the Gaza Strip, he dedicated his career to covering the realities of life under siege, often reporting from the heart of war zones, bombed-out neighborhoods, hospitals, and refugee shelters. With international journalists barred from entering Gaza, Anas became a crucial eyewitness for the world, documenting the devastating human toll of the ongoing conflict.

Anas joined Al Jazeera as a correspondent, quickly earning respect for his courage, integrity, and deep commitment to the truth. His reports were noted for their clarity and emotional depth, providing raw and immediate insights into the suffering of civilians amid Israeli airstrikes and blockades. Despite the growing danger to journalists in Gaza, Anas continued to report with determination, often broadcasting live from active strike zones. His socia

How they died

Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 11, 2025, outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City.

Anas al-Sharif was killed in what Al Jazeera described as a targeted Israeli airstrike on a tent designated for journalists near the main gate of Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza’s largest medical facility. The attack took place on August 11, 2025, and resulted in the deaths of Anas and four of his Al Jazeera colleagues: Mohammed Qreiqeh, Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal, and Moamen Aliwa. The journalists were not on the front lines at the time of the strike; they were gathered in a known press zone that had been used for regular reporting.

Shortly after the strike, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed responsibility, stating that Anas al-Sharif was a member of a Hamas "terror cell" — an allegation strongly denied by Al Jazeera, as well as press freedom organizations such as the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) and the United Nations. These organizations had previously warned that al-Sharif’s life was at risk and called for his protection, citing a broader pattern of targeting journalists in Gaza.

Witnesses and footage verified by news agencies showed the aftermath of the strike, with bodies being pulled from the rubble, including that of al-Sharif, who was reportedly posting on social media in the moments leading up to his death. His death is viewed internationally as part of a broader crackdown on journalists covering the war in Gaza, with over 180 journalists confirmed killed since October 2023.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Anas al-Sharif, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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