STORY
Anas al-Sharif, a 28-year-old Al Jazeera journalist, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on 10 August 2025, near the al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Al-Sharif, who had been reporting on the ongoing conflict, is among a growing list of journalists targeted in the region, sparking widespread condemnation from international press freedom groups. It is thought that four other journalists were killed during the same airstrike, which has received international condemnation.
The Israeli military confirmed the airstrike but alleged that al-Sharif was involved with Hamas, a claim that has been vehemently disputed by Al Jazeera and numerous human rights organisations. According to the network, there is no substantiated evidence to support these accusations, and the attack is seen as part of a broader pattern of targeting journalists. Al Jazeera has described al-Sharif as “one of Gaza’s bravest journalists,” and has vowed to continue his work despite the tragic loss. His death highlights the risks that journalists face in conflict zones, particularly in Gaza, where press freedoms are becoming increasingly restricted.