Wael Al Dahdouh
Senior Correspondent, Al Jazeera- Wael Dahdouh is the bureau chief of Al Jazeera in Gaza, Palestine, and a veteran journalist who joined the network in 2004. He played a key role in establishing Al Jazeera’s presence in Palestine.
- Born on April 30, 1970, in Gaza City, Dahdouh has covered major Israeli attacks on Gaza, including the wars of 2008, 2012, 2014, 2021, and 2023.
- Despite losing his wife, son, daughter, grandson, and other relatives in an Israeli airstrike during the 2023 war, Dahdouh continued reporting live, embodying resilience and dedication.
- He survived another airstrike targeting him and a colleague, which claimed the life of his cameraman, and tragically lost his eldest son, Hamza, to an Israeli drone strike in January 2024.
- Dahdouh remains a symbol of courage and perseverance, using journalism to bring global attention to the suffering in Gaza.
- He received numerous prestigious international awards, most notably:- The John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award by the National Press Club in Washington (2024)- The Courage Award from Reporters Without Borders (2024)