Gaza Mourns the Loss of Journalist Saleh Al-Jaafrawi After Surviving Years of War

Saleh Al-Jaafrawi, a journalist and activist widely revered across Gaza as a steadfast voice for the voiceless, was killed in the Sabra neighbourhood shortly after residents began returning to Gaza City. Known as the “Beloved of Gaza,” Al-Jaafrawi survived two years of relentless bombing, disease, and displacement, documenting the human cost of the ongoing genocidal war. His reporting and integrity had made him a symbol of resilience, and a target for both the occupying forces and armed groups acting outside the law.

Al-Jaafrawi’s assassination, carried out by a local militia, claimed additional civilian lives and came amid heightened tensions as displaced families returned home. Friends and colleagues describe his death as a betrayal, noting that while the bombs of war could not silence him, human treachery finally did. His final messages, asserting the indomitable will of his people, have resonated across Gaza as citizens grapple with the stark reality of losing a figure who embodied both courage and moral clarity.

The loss is compounded for his family: his younger brother was expected to be released from Israeli detention under the ceasefire, and his mother, living abroad, remains unable to see him. The tragedy underscores the fragility of life in Gaza, where survival through genocide does not guarantee safety in moments of relative peace. Al-Jaafrawi’s life and work remain a testament to the enduring strength and dignity of those documenting injustice under extreme conditions.

Source : Safa News