Five journalists killed in Gaza during Israeli airstrikes

• Five journalists were killed as a result of airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
• This is the deadliest conflict for journalists in history.
• Maria Abu Daghga documented humanitarian issues in Gaza.

On September 25, 2025, a tragic event occurred in Gaza when five Palestinian journalists were killed as a result of two Israeli airstrikes in the Nasser neighborhood. The first strike killed Reuters journalist Hussam al-Masri and others, and 15 minutes later there was a second strike when journalists and rescuers were trying to help the injured.

Among the deceased were: Muaz Abu Taha, a 27-year-old freelancer who was filming on the phone, as well as Hussam al-Masri, a 48-year-old operator who worked with Reuters and was known for his own footage. After him, three more journalists were killed: Ahmed Abu Aziz, a 29-year-old freelancer, Mohamad Salama, a 24-year-old photographer, and Maria Abu Daghga, a 33-year-old photojournalist who left behind a son.

This war has become the deadliest for journalists in history, with at least 247 killed in 22 months of the conflict. The killing of journalists has prompted international condemnation and calls for the protection of journalists in conflict zones.

Maria Abu Daghga began her career documenting the suffering of people in Gaza. Her last report concerned the plight of underprivileged children in the Nasser neighborhood, where she was killed. Her photographs captured the realities of war and human suffering.

This tragedy highlighted the risks that journalists face in conflict zones and the importance of their work in reporting the truth.

Tags: Middle East