Hassan Dohan

Their life

Hassan Dohan (also spelled Douhan) was a Palestinian journalist who worked as a correspondent for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, a newspaper based in the Palestinian territories. He was known locally in Gaza for his coverage of humanitarian conditions and the daily struggles faced by civilians during the ongoing war. Operating primarily in the southern Gaza Strip, Dohan reported from areas heavily affected by Israeli military operations, particularly in Khan Younis. His commitment to documenting the realities of life in Gaza made him one of many local journalists who continued to work despite severe danger and limited international visibility.

Throughout his career, Hassan Dohan dedicated himself to telling the stories of the Palestinian people under siege, especially during times of crisis. He served as a local reporter for Al-Hayat Al-Jadida, the official daily newspaper of the Palestinian Authority, where he contributed news and field reports highlighting both the humanitarian impact of the Israeli blockade and the resilience of Gaza’s residents. Like many Palestinian journalists, Dohan faced extreme risks while reporting from frontline areas, with little protective support or access to international safety resources. Colleagues described him as deeply committed to his community, often traveling to dangerous zones to ensure that the suffering and survival of ordinary Gazans were documented. He continued to report from Khan Younis even as Israeli airstrikes intensified, ultimately losing his life in the line of duty on August 25, 2025. His death underscored the ongoing peril faced by local journalists in Gaza, who have become the world’s only eyes and voices from within the besieged territory since foreign media were barred from entry.

How they died

Hassan Dohan was shot and killed by Israeli forces

Hassan Dohan was killed on August 25, 2025, in the Al-Mawasi area of Khan Younis, located in southern Gaza. According to multiple reports from international and local media, he died after being struck by Israeli gunfire while at a tent encampment where displaced Palestinians and journalists had gathered. Witnesses and medical staff from nearby Nasser Hospital reported that Israeli forces opened fire toward the area, killing Dohan and injuring several others. His death occurred on the same day as the Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital, which killed at least 20 people, including five other journalists. The Gaza Government Media Office and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate condemned his killing, describing it as part of a broader pattern of attacks against the press in Gaza since the war began in 2023. Although Israel’s military acknowledged ongoing operations in Khan Younis that day, it has not publicly provided details or an explanation for the shooting that led to Dohan’s death.

Why we remember them

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

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