Fatima Hassouna, 25, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on her home in northern Gaza on Wednesday, just days before her wedding. Ten of her family members, including her pregnant sister, also died in the attack, as per the reports.
In August 2024, Hassaouna wrote in an Instagram post, "If I die, I want a resounding death. I don't want to be in urgent news or just another number in a group."
“I want a death that the world hears, an effect that remains for the extent of the ages, and immortal images that neither time nor space buries,” the photojournalist added, whose life and work are now featured in a documentary premiering at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
According to CNN, the PJSC described the attack as a crime against journalists and a violation of international law.
"We mourn Hassouna's death. The attack that killed her targeted her family's home on Al-Nafaq Street in Gaza City and also killed several family members," said the Palestinian Journalists' Safety Centre (PJSC).
"Fatima라이브 바카라 powerful photos documenting life under siege were published globally, shedding light on the human toll of the war," the centre said.
Fatima's Cousin Recounts Attack
In an interview with CNN on Friday, Hamza Hassouna, Fatima's cousin, described the strike.
"I was sitting when suddenly two rockets fell, one next to me and one in the living room. The house fell on us, and everything was a disaster."
What Did The Israeli Military Say?
Citing the Israeli military, the Guardian reported that the strike was a targeted attack on a Hamas member involved in assaults on Israeli soldiers and civilians.
"The terrorist planned and executed terror attacks against IDF troops and Israeli civilians," the IDF said in a statement.
The Palestinian Journalists' Safety Committee (PJSC) reports that since October 7, 2023, 212 journalists have been killed in the Gaza Strip, a record number according to various journalist organizations, as per the reports. The PJSC is urging the international community to launch an immediate investigation into the recent incident and hold those responsible accountable.
