Saed Abu Nabhan

Their life

Saed Abu Nabhan, a 25-year-old Palestinian cameraman and freelance journalist, was killed on 10 January 2025 while reporting from the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza. Known for his bravery and commitment to truth, he worked primarily with Al-Ghad TV, a British-Egyptian news channel, and the Turkish press agency Anadolu. Saed was documenting the devastating impact of Israel’s ongoing offensive when he was fatally shot by an Israeli soldier. His final moments, captured on video, show him falling to the ground as gunfire erupted around him—a tragic reminder of the deadly risks faced by journalists in Gaza.

Born and raised in the Gaza Strip, Saed Abu Nabhan developed a passion for photography and journalism early in life, driven by a desire to document the realities of war and give a voice to his people. He began his career as a freelance cameraman, contributing footage and field reports to various local and international outlets. Over time, he became known for his courage in covering conflict zones and his commitment to showing the human side of the war.
By 2024, Saed had established ongoing collaborations with Al-Ghad TV and Anadolu Agency, often reporting from some of Gaza’s most dangerous areas. On 10 January 2025, while covering Israeli attacks on displaced civilians in the Nuseirat refugee camp, Saed was shot and killed by an Israeli sniper. Footage of the incident shows him falling after being hit, while nearby journalists and civilians scramble for cover. His death underscored the escalating dangers journalists face while working in Gaza, where many have been killed while clearly identified as members of

How they died

Gunshot wound (Israeli sniper fire).

While documenting the aftermath of Israeli strikes in Nuseirat refugee camp, Saed Abu Nabhan was shot by an Israeli soldier. The incident occurred in broad daylight as he was filming near a group of civilians and fellow reporters. Witnesses confirmed that Saed was wearing press identification at the time. Video evidence circulated online shows him collapsing instantly after being struck, indicating a direct and deliberate shot.

A plea from the family

Saed’s family and colleagues have demanded justice and called for an independent investigation into his killing. His relatives expressed deep grief, emphasizing that he was a journalist doing his job and posed no threat. In a statement, his family urged the international community to hold Israel accountable for the targeting of journalists and to protect those who risk their lives to report from Gaza. Colleagues at Al-Ghad TV and Anadolu Agency remembered him as a talented, kind, and fearless young journalist whose dedication to truth cost him his life.

Why we remember them

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

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