Posted on Al-Sharif’s X account after his death, the text described itself as a personal will, saying, “If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice.” Al-Sharif portrayed himself as “a support and a voice for my people [Palestinians]” and urged readers, “do not forget Gaza.”
Al Jazeera correspondent Anas Al-Sharif laid to rest in Gaza
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Al-Sharif covering the release of Israeli hostage Agam Berger from captivity
He requested care for his wife, children and mother, and expressed his wish to be “among the martyrs,” content with “Allah’s will” and certain of meeting his creator. He concluded, “Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your sincere prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.”
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West Bank protests over killing of Anas Al-Sharif
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Sky News featured Al Jazeera’s condemnation, citing the Committee to Protect Journalists’ claim that at least 186 journalists and media workers have been killed in Gaza since the war began. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported 238 deaths of media personnel since October 7, 2023. Outlets including CNN, BBC, NBC, The Washington Post, The Guardian and The New York Times covered the event.
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West Bank protests over killing of Al-Sharif
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Social media users shared images circulated by the IDF of Al-Sharif with Sinwar, while the Committee to Protect Journalists criticized Israel’s pattern of labeling journalists as terrorists without credible evidence. Reporters Without Borders condemned the “admitted killing” and called for international intervention.
