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Tragic Loss: Gaza Photojournalist Killed Before Wedding

4/20/2025

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Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, celebrated for her powerful documentation of Gaza, tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on April 16, 2025, mere days before her wedding. The devastating attack also took the lives of nine family members. Her poignant documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," was poised to debut at Cannes, showcasing her unwavering dedication to truth in the face of adversity.

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Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, celebrated for her powerful documentation of Gaza, tragically lost her life in an Israeli airstrike on April 16, 2025, mere days before her wedding. The devastating attack also took the lives of nine family members. Her poignant documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," was poised to debut at Cannes, showcasing her unwavering dedication to truth in the face of adversity.