Yazan Emad Al-Zwaidi

Their life

Yazan Emad Al-Zwaidi, a 27-year-old Palestinian cameraman for the Egyptian satellite news channel Al-Ghad TV, was killed on January 14, 2024, during an Israeli airstrike in northern Gaza. Dedicated to showing the realities of life under bombardment, Al-Zwaidi often worked in dangerous conditions to bring the world the stories of Palestinian civilians. His death highlights the continuing risks faced by journalists covering the war and the growing toll among members of the press documenting the Gaza conflict.

Born and raised in Gaza, Yazan Emad Al-Zwaidi developed a passion for photography and storytelling from a young age. His commitment to journalism led him to work with Al-Ghad TV, an Egyptian satellite channel known for covering major regional developments. Yazan was widely respected among his peers for his professionalism and courage, often venturing into areas under heavy bombardment to capture the human stories behind the war. On January 14, 2024, while filming in the northern Gaza town of Beit Hanoun, an Israeli strike hit the group of civilians he was accompanying, killing him instantly. His colleagues and international organizations, including UNESCO and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), condemned his killing and called for accountability for ongoing attacks against journalists in Gaza.

How they died

Yazan Emad Al-Zwaidi was killed while performing his journalistic duty, documenting the situation in northern Gaza. He died after an Israeli airstrike struck a group of civilians near him.

Yazan was struck by an Israeli missile while filming scenes of destruction and civilian displacement in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza. The airstrike hit the area where he was working, causing fatal injuries. The attack reportedly targeted a group of civilians, among them Yazan, who was clearly identifiable as a journalist.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Yazan Emad Al-Zwaidi, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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