Yasser Mamdouh Yousef Al-Fadi

Their life

Yasser Mamdouh El-Fady, a Palestinian journalist for Kan’an News Agency, was killed on February 11, 2024, while reporting from outside Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. He was fatally shot by an Israeli sniper while attempting to retrieve the body of a civilian who had been killed near the hospital entrance. Known for his bravery and commitment to documenting the realities of war, Yasser lost his life serving the truth and giving voice to the suffering of his people. His killing drew condemnation from UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay, who reaffirmed that targeting journalists constitutes a war crime.

Yasser Mamdouh El-Fady was a dedicated Palestinian journalist affiliated with Kan’an News Agency, a local outlet known for covering frontline developments across Gaza. Throughout his career, he focused on reporting stories of civilian resilience, destruction, and survival under siege. On February 11, 2024, while covering the situation around Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Israeli tanks and snipers surrounded the area, trapping civilians and medical staff inside. Yasser continued his coverage despite the high risk, filming the chaos and destruction. Witnesses reported that he was shot by an Israeli sniper as he attempted to recover the body of a young man lying just meters away from the hospital gate. His death underscored the grave dangers journalists face in Gaza, where media workers continue to risk their lives to report the truth. UNESCO and international media freedom organizations condemned the killing, urging accountability and protection for journalists under international law.

How they died

He was shot by an Israeli sniper as he tried to recover the body of a young man near Nasser Hospital, an area under heavy military presence.

Yasser was shot by an Israeli sniper while filming near Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. He was struck by live ammunition as he tried to approach and retrieve a civilian’s body in front of the hospital complex. Despite wearing identifiable press markings, he was targeted, resulting in his instant death. The deliberate targeting of journalists in conflict zones is considered a violation of international humanitarian law.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Yasser Mamdouh Yousef Al-Fadi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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