Mohammad Jarghoun
Killed by Israeli fire while covering fighting in southern Gaza.
According to reports from local media and journalist organizations, Mohammad Jarghoun was fatally shot by Israeli forces while documenting clashes near the Rafah crossing on 7 October 2023. He was wearing civilian clothing and carrying press equipment at the time. Eyewitnesses said he was hit during heavy crossfire in the area as Israeli forces responded to the Hamas attack. His death occurred in the early hours of the war, symbolizing the extreme risks faced by Palestinian journalists from the very beginning of the conflict.
Biography
Mohammad Jarghoun, aged 23, was a young Palestinian journalist and field reporter for the Smart Media production company. He was among the first journalists killed on 7 October 2023, while covering the initial stages of the war near the Rafah crossing in southern Gaza. Known for his energy and determination, Mohammad was dedicated to documenting events in Gaza and sharing the truth with the world.
Born and raised in the Gaza Strip, Mohammad Jarghoun developed a passion for journalism at a young age. After completing his studies, he joined Smart Media, a local production company that supplied video and reports to several regional outlets. His work focused on the daily realities of life in Gaza — from social stories to the effects of the ongoing blockade and conflict.
On 7 October 2023, as Israel and Hamas entered a new phase of violent confrontation, Mohammad was reporting from the Rafah area, near the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt. He was covering clashes and the unfolding military operations when he was struck and killed by Israeli gunfire. Colleagues described him as “brave, committed, and full of promise,” one of the new generation of Gaza journalists determined to tell their people’s story despite constant danger.
Pleas of Surviving Relatives and Family if any
Mohammad’s family expressed deep sorrow over the loss of their son, describing him as a passionate journalist with dreams of showing the world Gaza’s reality.
Sources & References
This 23-year-old reporter working for the Smart Media production company was killed by Israeli fire while covering fighting near the Rafah crossing point in the south of the Gaza Strip on 7 October.1 rsf.org Open source