Mohammed Jaber Al-Qerinawi

Their life

Role: Senior Editor at Sanad News Agency (independent Palestinian outlet)
Career Highlights:
12+ years covering Gaza conflicts and humanitarian crises
Mentored young journalists in war reporting
Documented 2014/2021 Gaza wars
Final Assignment: Reporting on Al-Bureij camp bombing aftermath
Legacy:
Last report exposed children's casualties in UN shelters
Named "Voice of the Unheard" by Palestinian Journalists' Syndicate

Early Life and Education:
Born in Al-Bureij refugee camp, Gaza. Earned a journalism degree from Islamic University of Gaza in 2007. Fluent in Arabic and English.
Career Highlights:
Joined Sanad News Agency in 2010 as field reporter
Promoted to editor-in-chief in 2019
Covered all major Gaza conflicts since 2012
Trained 50+ young journalists in conflict reporting
Developed innovative safety protocols for Gaza reporters
Notable Work:
2018: Exposed medical shortages during Great March of Return protests
2021: Documented targeting of media buildings in Gaza City
2023: Created "Gaza Daily Brief" - trusted news source during war
Personal Life:
Married with 4 children. Known for mentoring youth in his refugee camp. An avid chess player who organized tournaments for displaced children.
Final Days:
Was compiling evidence of school attacks when killed. His last message to colleagues: "The world must see these crimes."
Legacy:
Annual journalism award established in his name
Biography published by Palestinian Writers Union
Featured in 2024 documentary "Voices from the Rubble"

How they died

Israeli airstrike destroyed his home

A plea from the family

Survivors: Wife: Amal Al-Qerinawi (teacher, now unemployed due to war injuries) Children: Ahmed (15), Lina (12), and infant twins (8 months) Parents: Elderly father (wheelchair-bound) and diabetic mother Current Situation: Living in a makeshift tent in Deir al-Balah after 7 displacements Surviving on one meal daily through UNRWA rations Children showing signs of severe malnutrition and PTSD Public Pleas: To International Media: "We beg you - publish Mohammed's unfinished reports. His last notes are buried with him in the rubble of our home." (Amal to BBC Arabic)

Why we remember them

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