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Palestinian Photojournalist Fatima Hassouna Killed in Airstrike

4/18/2025

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Fatima Hassouna, a talented 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist, tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on April 16, 2023, alongside nine family members. This heartbreaking event unfolded just a day after her poignant documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," was chosen for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the devastating effects of the Israeli military on Gaza's civilians.

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Fatima Hassouna, a talented 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist, tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on April 16, 2023, alongside nine family members. This heartbreaking event unfolded just a day after her poignant documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," was chosen for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, highlighting the devastating effects of the Israeli military on Gaza's civilians.