The Final Words of a Journalist Killed in Gaza — A Call Not to Forget
There’s a deeply moving and tragic story that’s been making the rounds recently, about Anas al-Sharif, a journalist working for Al Jazeera who was killed in Gaza during an Israeli airstrike. What really touches people is the message he left behind—his final words, shared with the world posthumously, after he was killed in an attack that targeted a tent near the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City where several journalists were gathered.
Anas al-Sharif’s message reads like a powerful testament to his courage and commitment. He begins by acknowledging that if his words are reaching people now, it means Israel succeeded in silencing him. But instead of despair, what comes through is his unwavering dedication to telling the truth. He describes his life growing up in the Jabaliya refugee camp, the hardships he witnessed, and his hope to one day return to his family’s original home in occupied Asqalan.
He speaks openly about the suffering endured by his people—the children, the women, the innocent victims crushed by relentless bombings. Despite all the pain, he never hesitated to report the facts as they were, without distortion. He entrusts listeners with the care of Palestine and its people, calling on the world not to let their voices be silenced or their struggle forgotten.
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In his heartfelt words, Anas also leaves a plea to look after his family—his wife, his mother, and his two children, Sham and Salah. He wanted to be there to watch his children grow, but the war kept him apart from them. His message ends with a prayer, asking for forgiveness and strength, and a hope that his sacrifice would light the way to freedom for his people.
This attack on the journalists wasn’t an isolated incident. Alongside al-Sharif, four other Al Jazeera staff members and a freelance journalist were killed in the strike, making it the deadliest single attack on media workers in the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. The Committee to Protect Journalists has condemned these killings as deliberate and called them murder, pointing out that accusations against al-Sharif of being linked to Hamas have been made without credible proof—something Israel has done repeatedly with journalists reporting from Gaza.
Since the war began in October 2023, over 190 journalists have been killed in Gaza, with the vast majority being Palestinians. The repeated targeting of journalists is seen as a dangerous attempt to silence reporting and hide the realities on the ground.
What makes Anas al-Sharif’s story especially heartbreaking is that he had been working tirelessly to bring light to the crisis—reporting on the starvation and destruction caused by the conflict, even as he faced personal danger. His death is a stark reminder of the risks journalists take to bring us the truth and the urgent need for their protection.
So when we hear his last words—“Do not forget Gaza”—they are not just a request, but a call to all of us. To remember the people behind the headlines, to stand with those whose voices are silenced, and to never stop seeking justice and peace.
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