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December 13, 2025 – Palestine –
The brother of slain Palestinian journalist Hossam Shabat has died in Gaza after Israeli forces allegedly prevented him from receiving urgent medical treatment, further deepening the tragedy surrounding a family already devastated by the killing of a media worker during the war.
According to local and regional reports, Hossam Shabat’s brother, who had been seriously injured earlier, succumbed to his wounds after repeated attempts to secure medical evacuation and treatment were denied. Family members and local sources said the lack of access to life-saving care, amid severe restrictions on movement and the collapse of Gaza’s health system, directly contributed to his death.
Hossam Shabat, a journalist known for documenting the realities of life under bombardment in Gaza, was killed earlier in the conflict while carrying out his work. His death had already drawn condemnation from press-freedom groups, who cited it as part of a wider pattern of journalists and their families bearing the brunt of the war. The subsequent death of his brother has intensified outrage, with advocates saying it underscores how the consequences of the conflict extend far beyond the battlefield.
Medical sources in Gaza say hospitals remain overwhelmed, under-supplied, and unable to treat many critical cases due to shortages of fuel, medicines, and equipment. Severe restrictions on medical evacuations have left countless wounded civilians without access to specialized treatment unavailable inside the enclave. Rights groups argue that blocking medical aid and evacuation violates international humanitarian law, which requires the protection of the wounded and sick.
Family members reportedly appealed for help through multiple channels, but their requests went unanswered. The brother’s death has become emblematic of the broader humanitarian crisis, where even those with treatable injuries face fatal outcomes due to the collapse of healthcare access.
Journalists’ organizations and human-rights advocates have warned that the targeting of journalists, combined with the denial of medical care to their families, amounts to collective punishment. They stress that journalists are civilians under international law and that harm to their relatives further erodes protections meant to shield non-combatants during war.
The deaths of both Hossam Shabat and his brother have renewed calls for accountability and for immediate, unhindered access to medical assistance in Gaza. Advocates say that without urgent international intervention to protect civilians and journalists alike, similar tragedies will continue to unfold unnoticed and unaddressed.
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