Mustafa Ayyad
He was Killed by an Israeli airstrike on his home.
Mustafa Ayyad was critically injured when an Israeli drone strike hit his home in the Zeitoun neighborhood of northern Gaza. He suffered serious wounds to the head, heart, and liver. Despite being transported to Al-Maamadani Hospital for emergency treatment, he was declared dead upon arrival due to the severity of his injuries.
Biography
Mustafa Ayyad was a young freelance Palestinian photojournalist who worked with Al Jazeera Live (Mubasher) and Al Jazeera Net. Known for his dedication to documenting the realities of life and war in Gaza, he continued his work amid the constant threat of bombardment. On May 6, 2024, an Israeli airstrike struck his home in the Zeitoun (Azzaytoun) neighborhood of northern Gaza, leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to Al-Maamadani Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. Ayyad’s death has been condemned internationally, including by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who called for respect for the protection of journalists and a full, transparent investigation into the tragedy.
Mustafa Ayyad was a Palestinian freelance photographer and photojournalist who contributed to Al Jazeera Live (Mubasher) and Al Jazeera Net, documenting the daily struggles, destruction, and resilience of the people of Gaza. His work provided an unfiltered look into the realities faced by civilians during the ongoing conflict. On May 6, 2024, while at his home in the Zeitoun district of northern Gaza, Ayyad was struck by an Israeli drone strike. According to reports, he sustained severe injuries to his head, heart, and liver. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his wounds shortly after arriving at Al-Maamadani Hospital.
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay publicly deplored his death, urging adherence to UN Security Council Resolution 2222/2015, which calls for the protection of journalists in conflict zones. His death adds to the growing number of journalists killed in Gaza since October 2023, a grim testament to the dangers faced by media professionals in war zones.
Sources & References
Mustafa Ayyad was a photographer and was working as a freelancer for Al Jazeera Live and Al Jazeera Net at the time of his death. He was reportedly critically injured at his home in a drone strike and was declared dead upon arrival at Al-Maamadani hospital.1 unesco.org Open source
Mustafa Ayyad, a freelance Palestinian photographer, was killed after he was critically injured by an Israeli airstrike on his home in Azzaytoun neighborhood in northern Gaza, according to multiple media reports. Those sources said that Ayyad suffered injuries to his head, heart, and liver, and was taken to Al-Maamadani hospital where he was pronounced dead. Ayyad worked for Al Jazeera Mubashar and Al Jazeera Net on freelance basis during the war, according to Al Jazeera.2 cpj.org Open source
The young photojournalist worked with the Al Jazeera Live channel and its website. He was killed by an Israeli strike on his home in the Zeitoun district of northern Gaza on May 6, 2024. He died of serious injuries at al Maamadani hospital.3 rsf.org Open source