A moving video featuring Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif and his young daughter has gone viral following his death in an Israeli strike in Gaza. In the video, al-Sharif asks his daughter if she would want to leave Gaza, but she insists on staying, declaring 'We're not leaving.' The clip has become a poignant symbol of resilience amid the ongoing conflict.
Al-Sharif and four colleagues were killed when an Israeli strike hit a press tent outside a Gaza City hospital. The Israeli military claimed al-Sharif was affiliated with Hamas, while Al Jazeera rejected the accusation and condemned the attack as a deliberate strike on journalists. Media watchdogs report that around 200 journalists and media workers have died since the war began nearly two years ago.
Known for his frontline reporting, al-Sharif was a prominent correspondent in Gaza, sharing updates on the situation until hours before his death. The video with his daughter now stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of Gazans, echoing al-Sharif's belief that they 'are not leaving.'