Mohammad Jarghoun

Their life

Name: Mohammad Jarghoun
Profession: Journalist
Affiliation: Smart Media
Date of Death: October 7, 2023
Place of Death: East of Rafah City, Southern Gaza Strip
Circumstances: Shot while reporting on the conflict

Mohammad Sami Jarghoun was a journalist with Smart Media, who was also killed on October 7, 2023, while reporting in the southern Gaza Strip, specifically east of Rafah. Jarghoun had been covering the intense military operations in the area when he was shot. A passionate reporter, Mohammad was deeply involved in the progressive student movement and was also a loving father to his young daughter, Maha, born in December 2020. His commitment to journalism and his role in his community left a significant mark, and his tragic death is a reminder of the personal sacrifices made by those who report from the heart of conflict.

How they died

killed by gunfire

Shot while reporting east of Rafah city in the southern Gaza Strip.

A plea from the family

Similar to Al-Salhi, specific public pleas or statements from Mohammad Jarghoun's family have not been reported. The absence of such statements may be attributed to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, where communication channels are often disrupted. Nonetheless, many colleagues and media organizations have voiced their condolences and recognized the dangers faced by journalists in such regions. Though the personal reactions from the families may not have been widely publicized due to the nature of the situation, the international community continues to mourn the loss of these journalists and support their families through the tragic events.

Why we remember them

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

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