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July 27, 2025 – Palestine –
Mohammed Abu Aoun, a Gaza-based photojournalist whose work has appeared in outlets like The New York Times, ABC News, and Sky News, has announced that he intends to sell his camera and press shield in order to feed his starving family. In a heartfelt LinkedIn post, he stated: “I want to offer my equipment and the press shield for sale so that I can buy food for me and my family,” as famine looms in Gaza and humanitarian aid remains severely restricted.
His message has drawn global attention, spotlighting the severe hunger crisis that local journalists now face—those documenting the suffering are themselves suffering. Gaza residents continue to endure blockades, relentless bombings, and collapsed infrastructure, while journalists are desperately trying to keep filming and survive.
Local journalists throughout Gaza face the same shortages they report on. Freelancers in Gaza have described going days without food, losing significant weight, and struggling to provide for their children, some admitting they resort to selling vital gear to survive. One cameraman for Anadolu Agency recounted that hunger had become the “deepest pain”—worse even than losing colleagues or losing their homes.
Photojournalists in Gaza now serve as the primary source of firsthand reporting for the world, as most international correspondents have been barred from entering. Yet many of these local journalists—some previously wedding or events photographers—have become frontline witnesses to unprecedented suffering, risking everything amid one of the deadliest conflicts for reporters since World War II.
Despite his affiliation with major media, Mohammed Abu Aoun’s decision to part with his journalistic tools underscores the magnitude of the crisis in Gaza—where even those who document tragedy must trade their ability to bear witness for basic survival.
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