AMMAN, Jordan — Al Jazeera, banned from reporting within Israel and the occupied West Bank, continues its coverage of Gaza from Amman, amid growing tensions surrounding the killing of correspondent Anas al-Sharif.
The Israeli military issued a detailed statement shortly after al-Sharif’s death, alleging that he was a member of Hamas’s military wing and claiming to have found documents in Gaza to support this. The statement included links to materials that, according to observers, could have been widely circulated or printed by anyone.
This narrative followed weeks of intense reporting by al-Sharif on the dire starvation and humanitarian crisis gripping Gaza. His work had a significant impact across the Arab world, bringing urgent attention to the suffering of civilians.
Immediately after al-Sharif’s reports, an Israeli army spokesman released a video in Arabic on social media, accusing the journalist of Hamas affiliation and issuing threats.
An examination of al-Sharif’s social media feed reveals he was fully aware of the risks he faced. He repeatedly emphasized his role as a journalist and the importance of widely spreading his message as a means of protection.
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