Gaza’s streets echoed with grief this week as mourners gathered to honor Anas Al-Sharif, a 28-year-old Al Jazeera journalist killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a media tent on August 10. Four other journalists also lost their lives in the attack, which Israel claims targeted Al-Sharif over alleged ties to Hamas—a claim vehemently denied by colleagues and family.
📹 CGTN footage captured raw emotions at the funeral, where Al-Sharif’s nephew, Mahmoud Shalha, called him a "father figure" who inspired his career. "I’ll keep filming, even if it kills me," Shalha vowed, clutching his uncle’s press vest. Mourners accused Israel of silencing truth-tellers, with one attendee stating: "His crime? Holding a camera."
💔 The strike has reignited global debates about press freedom in conflict zones. Al-Sharif’s colleagues insist he focused solely on documenting Gaza’s humanitarian crisis. "Journalism isn’t terrorism," said a local reporter, echoing widespread anger over what many call a "chilling message" to media workers.
