Aljazeera’s managing editor pays tribute to killed journalists

“Ismail was a determined journalist who refused to succumb to hunger, illness, and the loss of his brother. He relentlessly covered the events and delivered the reality of Gaza to the world through Al Jazeera”, Aljazeera’s Managing Editor Mohamed Moawad posted on X after the killing of Aljazeera journalist Ismail al-Ghoul.

"His voice has now been silenced, and there is no longer a need to call out to the world. Ismail fulfilled his mission to his people and his homeland. Shame on those who have failed the civilians, journalists, and humanity."

Ghoul and cameraman Ramy El Rify were killed in an Israeli strike on Gaza City this afternoon, bringing the number of killed Palestinian journalists since 7 October to 165.

It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of our colleague journalist, Ismail Al-Ghoul, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike while courageously covering the events in northern Gaza. Ismail was renowned for his professionalism and dedication, bringing the world’s attention… pic.twitter.com/g9YInFpuz8

— Mohamed Moawad (@moawady) July 31, 2024