It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the loss of our dedicated Al Jazeera cameraman Samer Abu.. [View all]
Aljazeera Arabic have a live counter (5 hours and 20 minutes) of how long it's been since cameraman Samer Abu Daqqa was injured by an Israeli drone strike.
Medics have tried repeatedly to get to Samer and save him but Israeli forces keep shooting at them.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the devastating news of the loss of our dedicated Al Jazeera cameraman Samer Abu Dakka during the recent coverage in Gaza in an Israeli airstrike. His unwavering commitment to truth and storytelling has left an indelible mark on our team. Samer, whose lens captured the raw and unfiltered reality of life in Gaza, was not just a skilled professional but a compassionate soul who understood the power of visual storytelling. His courage in the face of adversity allowed the world to witness the untold stories of a region grappling with complex challenges. In the pursuit of truth, our cameraman faced immense risks to bring viewers a deeper understanding of the human experience in Gaza. His lens became a window into the lives of those affected by conflict, shedding light on stories that needed to be told.