[[Category:Journalists killed while covering the Israeli–Palestinian conflict]]
[[Category:Journalists killed while covering the Israeli–Palestinian conflict]]
[[Category:Journalists killed by Israeli security forces]]
[[Category:Journalists killed by Israeli security forces]]
[[Category:Extrajudicial killings by the Israeli military]]
Palestinian cameraman and contract photojournalist
Hussam al-Masri (died 25 August 2025) was a Palestinian cameraman and contract photojournalist for Reuters, known for his coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He was killed during an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, while operating a live video feed.
Early life and career
Hussam al-Masri was born in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, earning a diploma in journalism.[1]
He worked for many years in Gaza, first as a freelancer and later as a Reuters contractor, covering difficult conditions including malnutrition, civilian suffering, and effects of war.[2][3][4]
Personal life
Hussam was married, with four children. His wife, Samaher, was battling cancer at the time of his death.[1]
Death
On 25 August 2025, Hussam al-Masri was killed in an Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Several key facts are recorded:
He was operating a live video feed for Reuters from Nasser Hospital, which abruptly shut down at the moment of the initial strike.[5][1][3]
The strike was part of a double attack: after the initial strike, a second explosion hit the same location, killing others, including rescue workers, medics, and other journalists.[6]
Among the other journalists killed were Mariam Abu Dagga, Mohammed Salama, Moaz Abu Taha, and Ahmed Abu Aziz. Photographer Hatem Khaled (also a Reuters contractor) was injured.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b c “Hussam al-Masri, the Reuters journalist killed by Israeli fire in Gaza”. Reuters. 2025-08-27. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Humaid, Maram. “Who were the five journalists killed in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack?”. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ a b “Nasser hospital attack in Gaza: Israeli strikes kill 20, journalists among victims — Eyewitnesses reveal shocking scenes | Today News”. mint. 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ “Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including 5 journalists”. The Economic Times. 2025-08-25. ISSNÂ 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ “Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including five journalists”. Reuters. 2025-08-25. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Humaid, Maram. “Who were the five journalists killed in Israel’s Gaza hospital attack?”. Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
- ^ Arceo, Acor (2025-08-26). “Israel hits Gaza hospital, killing at least 20 people, including 5 journalists”. RAPPLER. Retrieved 2025-09-25.
