Palestinian journalist Soliman Hijjy shares perils of documenting the war on Gaza

Media associations world-wide are marking the International Day for Palestinian Journalists. The Committee to Protect Journalists says at least 131 journalists have been killed in Israel’s war on Gaza so far. Soliman Hijjy, a Palestinian journalist in Rafah, says he and his colleagues are determined to keep reporting on the suffering in Gaza despite losing many colleagues and family members to the war. “As journalists we must document everything: The killing of children and entire families, the destruction of houses and buildings,” Hijjy told Al Jazeera. “The situation is very tough but we must do our job.” He said the work of Palestinian journalists covering wars in Gaza is different compared to that of foreign journalists. “Because this is our land – where I and my family live,” he explained. “Before the war, I used to take beautiful pictures and videos; I was famous among my peers for my love of nature … everything that was once beautiful has been destroyed,” said Hijjy. Subscribe to our channel Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Check our website: Check out our Instagram page: Download AJE Mobile App: #Palestine #Gaza #GazaJournalist #GazaHumanitarianCrisis #Israel #IsraelHamasWar #GazaWar #IsraelWar #IsraelPalestineWar #IsraelGazaWar #GazaBombardment #GazaRefugeeCamps