By Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Egypt Independent
Published on 2024-01-17 15:03:45
The AlQahera News channel announced on Tuesday that the Egyptian authorities have successfully brought Wael al-Dahdouh, a Palestinian journalist and correspondent for Al-Jazeera, from the Gaza Strip into Egypt.
In recent television statements, Dahdouh expressed his intention to leave Gaza, stating that it would be justified and that no one could criticize his decision. He explained that he required medical treatment for his hand, which was not available in the Gaza Strip.
Tragically, Dahdouh suffered significant personal losses during the conflict. In October, an Israeli raid targeted the house where his family had sought refuge in the middle of the Gaza Strip, resulting in the loss of his wife, son, daughter, and granddaughter. Several weeks later, he himself was injured.
To compound the tragedy, his colleague, photographer Samer Abu-Daqqa, was killed during an Israeli raid while covering the war in the city of Khan Yunis. Additionally, his eldest son, Hamza, lost his life after Israeli forces bombed the car he was traveling in with fellow journalist Mustafa Thuraya in Khan Yunis, south of the Gaza Strip.
The circumstances surrounding Dahdouh’s relocation to Egypt underscore the dire situation faced by journalists and civilians in conflict zones. The loss of loved ones and the need for medical treatment have forced him to make the difficult decision to leave his home in search of essential care and safety.
The story of Wael al-Dahdouh serves as a stark reminder of the human cost of conflict and the sacrifices made by journalists who risk their lives to report on the realities of war. The hope is that his relocation to Egypt will bring him the medical treatment he needs and the opportunity to begin the healing process after enduring such profound loss and hardship.
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