Achi news desk-
- A Palestinian photographer spent about four months in Gaza.
- He has 18.2 mn followers on Insta, 1.1 mn on Twitter.
- A photojournalist raises awareness of the Gaza crisis.
Time Magazine has included Palestinian photographer Motaz Azaiza in the ‘Icons’ category in ‘The 100 Most Influential People of 2024’.
The magazine said Azaiza acted as the eyes and ears of the world in Gaza for 108 days.
“With a camera and flak jacket marked ‘PRESS’, the 25-year-old Palestinian photographer spent almost four months documenting life under Israeli bombardment: families displaced from homes, women grieving loved ones, a man trapped under the rubble. he said.
He said the images provided by the young man offered a glimpse into Gaza, where Israel has banned access to international journalists.
Acknowledging the Amser publication, the journalist said it was truly blessed to share the name of his country with him wherever he went or whatever he accomplished.
“For those who do not recognize Palestine as a state, or for those who claim that it is their land. Palestine will be free one day from Zionists and occupation. Everyone is doing their part, and mine is not done yet,” he wrote on his social media account.
He has 18.2 million followers on Instagram and around 1.1 million on Twitter.
Time said Azaiza reported from the war-torn areas at great risk as more than 95 journalists have been killed by Israel in the besieged enclave since October 7, the deadliest period for the press since 1992, when the Committee to Protect Journalists began. trace deaths. Scores of other people in the media have been injured or arrested by Israeli occupational forces in the Gaza Strip.
The magazine said since he left Gaza, the photojournalist has started raising awareness of the Middle East crisis around the world.
He quoted the Palestinian journalist as saying: “What is happening in Gaza is not pleasing to you. We don’t tell you what’s going on… for your likes or your views or your shares. No, we are waiting for you to act. We need to stop this war. “
A few weeks ago, Azaiza met US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib in her office.
“We talked a lot about our struggles as Palestinians and her work in congress. Palestinians will resist until we get our freedom. Everyone has their own battle!! We are making changes and people started to understand and be aware of what is really going on,” he wrote.
