This page stands in tribute to the brave journalists who sacrificed their lives in the relentless pursuit of truth. Through the heartfelt words of their families, their memories, carried forward with love, sorrow, and unyielding honor.
ISMAIL AL GHOUL
Palestinian Journalist
Killed in Gaza - 2024
"Where is Daddy? Can we go back to him?”
Zeina - Ismail's daughter
Ismail was married to Malak, and they have a young daughter named Zina.
SHIREEN ABU AKLEH
Palestinian Journalist
Killed in Jenin - 2022
“They should have given us the time to conduct her funeral without their interference.”
Anton - Shireen's daughter
Shireen Abu Akleh was like a second mother to her brother Tony’s children.
HAMZA AL DAHDOUH
Palestinian Journalist
Killed in Gaza - 2024
“I call on the world to look closely at what’s happening in Gaza.”
Wael - Hamza's father
Hamza Dahdouh’s eldest son and backbone, a journalist who had learned the trade from his father, had just joined Al Jazeera.
SAMER ABU DAQQA
Palestinian Journalist
Killed in Gaza - 2023
“He told me to nurture my talents and never to give up on my dreams. He told me to be a good son, but I cannot believe he is gone and left us alone like this.”
Zain - Samer's son
His son spoke to AJ+ about his father's life and legacy, conveying the profound impact of his loss.
ARSHAD SHARIF
Pakistani Journalist
Killed in Kenya - 2022
“I lost a friend, husband, and my favorite journalist today, as per the police, he was shot in Kenya,”
Javeria - Arshad's wife
Arshad Sharif is survived by his beloved wife, Javeria Siddique, and their son. Javeria now carries his legacy in her fight for justice.
DAPHNE CARUANA
Maltese Journalist
Killed in Malta - 2017
"She deserved to have a longer life. She should have been able to see her family grow, to see all the places she wanted to visit, and to write what she wanted to write."
Daphne's family member
Daphne shared a very close bond with her nieces, who admired her deeply and saw her as both family and inspiration.