Photojournalist Fatima Hassouna Killed in Israeli Airstrike in Gaza

Fatima Hassouna, a 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist renowned for documenting the war in Gaza, was killed along with multiple family members in an Israeli airstrike on her home in Gaza City, just days before her wedding. Her death occurred shortly after it was announced that a documentary featuring her, 'Put Your Soul On Your Hand and Walk' directed by Sepideh Farsi, would premiere at the Cannes Film Festival's ACID section. Hassouna had gained international recognition for her powerful images of civilian suffering and destruction in Gaza, and her passing has been met with shock and grief among her colleagues and the global film community. The Israeli military stated the strike targeted a Hamas member, a claim disputed by those close to Hassouna, with some speculating her work may have made her a target. Her story highlights the mounting toll on journalists in Gaza, where over 150 have reportedly been killed since the conflict began in October 2023. Hassouna's legacy endures through her images and the documentary, underscoring both the personal cost of war and the vital role of journalists in conflict zones.