Israeli Airstrike Kills Gaza Journalist Fatima Hassouna

Palestinian photojournalist and artist Fatima Hassouna was killed in an Israeli airstrike on her family home in Gaza City, along with at least nine family members, including her pregnant sister, just days before her wedding. Hassouna, widely recognized for her documentation of life in Gaza, was the central subject of 'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,' a documentary recently selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas operative involved in attacks on Israeli soldiers and civilians. Hassouna's death has drawn international tributes from filmmakers and festival organizers, who praised her resilience and contribution to documenting Gaza's hardships. Her passing highlights the ongoing dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones. Hassouna had expressed a desire for her death and story to be heard worldwide so her images would not be forgotten.