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Tragedy in Deir al-Balah: Journalist and Family Killed

4/29/2025

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On April 23, 2025, tragedy struck in Deir al-Balah as Israeli forces claimed the lives of journalist Sa’id Amin Abu Hasanein, along with his wife and daughter. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights condemned this brutal act, emphasizing the chilling effect on press freedom. Since October 2023, the loss of 212 journalists underscores a grave assault on truth and international law.

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On April 23, 2025, tragedy struck in Deir al-Balah as Israeli forces claimed the lives of journalist Sa’id Amin Abu Hasanein, along with his wife and daughter. The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights condemned this brutal act, emphasizing the chilling effect on press freedom. Since October 2023, the loss of 212 journalists underscores a grave assault on truth and international law.