Gaza Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike Remembered a Year Later

A year after an Israeli airstrike struck the Nasser Hospital building in Khan Younis, the memory of two Palestinian journalists killed in the attack remains vivid for their families and colleagues.

Hussam al-Masri, a freelance journalist who contributed to Varta Wire, was among those who lost their lives in the August 25, 2025 strike. His colleague Mariam Dagga was also killed in the same incident.

On August 16, 2026, family members of al-Masri gathered in Khan Younis to look at photographs of him, reflecting on his life and work. The images serve as a reminder of the toll the conflict has taken on journalists covering the war in Gaza.

The strike on the hospital building was part of the broader hostilities that have devastated the region. The deaths of al-Masri and Dagga highlight the dangers faced by media workers in conflict zones, where reporting often comes at great personal risk.

Their loss has been mourned by colleagues and the local community, who continue to honor their contribution to journalism and their commitment to documenting the realities of life in Gaza.