Anas al-Sharif
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.
Biography
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
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Five Al Jazeera journalists have been killed in an Israeli strike near Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, the broadcaster has said. Correspondents Anas al-Sharif and Mohammed Qreiqeh, alongside cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa were in a tent for journalists at the hospital's main gate when it was targeted, Al Jazeera reported. The "targeted assassination" on Sunday was "yet another blatant and premeditated attack on press freedom", it said in a statement. Shortly after the strike, the IDF confirmed that it had targeted Anas al-Sharif, writing in a Telegram post that he had "served as the head of a terrorist cell in Hamas". The IDF did not mention any of the other journalists who were killed. In total, seven people died in the strike, Al Jazeera reports. The broadcaster initially said that four of its staff had been killed but revised it to five a few hours later. Its managing editor, Mohamed Moawad, told the BBC that al-Sharif was an accredited journalist who was "the only voice" for the world to know what was happening in the Gaza Strip.1 bbc.com Open source
Just minutes before his Mohammed Qraiqea's murder, he had been live on air, describing the intense bombardment across Gaza: “We are now hearing a new explosion, apparently in the southern and eastern areas of Gaza City. Warplanes are striking different targets here. It seems like it will be a difficult and harsh night for Palestinians in Gaza City, while other areas are also hearing similar explosions targeting homes and even tents for displaced people. The situation, both on the ground and humanitarian-wise, is at its worst so far in all provinces of the Strip.”2 en.royanews.tv Open source
“I’ve never hesitated to report the truth as it is, without distortion or falsification.” Al Jazeera reporter Anas al-Sharif took the time to write these words, his last testament, at the age of 28, because he knew the Israeli military had him in its sights. Born on 3 December 1996, he grew up in the Jabaliya refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip and was married with two children, whom he carefully kept at a distance for their protection because he had become the target of threats and smear campaigns in the months leading up to his murder. He was finally killed on 10 August 2025 by an Israeli airstrike on a media tent near Shifa Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip, of which he was the target. The Israeli military spokesperson had repeatedly accused him on social media of being a “Hamas agent” and “terrorist” –defamatory claims denounced by RSF as a reprisal against one of the few journalists still covering northern Gaza despite the dangers. Reporting on air for Al Jazeera for nearly two years, he had become one of the best-known faces in the enclave. Despite threats and the murder of several of his colleagues, he never asked to leave Gaza. His death was celebrated by the Israeli military, which boasted of having targeted him despite international calls for his protection.3 rsf.org Open source