Hassan Majdi Abu Warda

Their life

Hassan Majdi Abu Warda was a Palestinian journalist from Jabalia, northern Gaza, known for his commitment to reporting from one of the most dangerous regions in the world. Passionate about telling the stories of his people, he was dedicated to documenting the suffering and resilience of Gaza’s residents throughout the war. On 25 May 2025, he and several members of his family were killed when an Israeli airstrike hit their home. His death brought the number of Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023 to 220, according to Gaza’s media office. Abu Warda is remembered as a devoted professional and family man whose courage in the face of constant danger reflected his commitment to truth and justice.

Hassan Majdi Abu Warda was a respected Palestinian journalist who lived and worked in Jabalia, northern Gaza. He was widely known for his dedication to documenting the devastating impact of the ongoing war on Gaza’s civilians. Despite the extreme risks, Hassan continued his reporting, often covering bombings, humanitarian crises, and the struggles of displaced families. Colleagues described him as deeply compassionate and courageous — a man who believed that the world needed to see Gaza’s reality through the eyes of its own people.

Born and raised in Gaza, Hassan developed a passion for journalism at a young age, drawn to its power to expose truth and defend human dignity. Throughout his career, he contributed to local media outlets, earning respect for his accuracy and emotional storytelling. Beyond his professional life, Hassan was a devoted husband and father, known for his warmth and dedication to his family.

On 25 May 2025, an Israeli airstrike targeted his home in Jabalia, killing him and several of h

How they died

He was Killed in an Israeli airstrike.

Hassan Majdi Abu Warda and several members of his family were killed when an Israeli airstrike struck their home in Jabalia, northern Gaza, on 25 May 2025. The strike occurred during a series of coordinated Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip — in Khan Younis, Jabalia, and Nuseirat — as part of ongoing military operations. The targeting of residential areas resulted in multiple civilian casualties, including Abu Warda, who was at home with his family when the missile struck.

Why we remember them

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

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