Al Jazeera Journalism Review
Gaza’s Images in the World’s Memory
Among the thousands of images that have documented the genocide in Gaza, from famine and the demolition of residential towers to the faces of victims, some have appeared on the front pages of international newspapers and magazines, been nominated for or won global awards, while others have spread widely across social media. Yet this journey does not happen to every photograph. What enables a single image to move beyond its immediate frame and news function, gaining a lasting place in the world’s visual memory?
Latest Articles
Gaza’s Images in the World’s Memory
Among the thousands of images that have documented the genocide in Gaza, from famine and the demolition of residential towers to the faces of victims, some have appeared
The Roots of Western Media Bias Towards the Israeli Narrative
Western media bias towards the Israeli narrative is rooted in decades-old reporting practices that privilege official military sources, embed journalists with occupying forces, marginalise local voices, and repeatedly turn war coverage into an extension of state power.
News In the Race for Attention
As audiences turn to Reels, social media and AI for news, journalists are adapting to new demands while trying to protect the depth and quality of their reporting
How Has Social Media Affected Television in Yemen?
Social media has transformed television in Yemen from a one-way broadcast medium into a more interactive, audience-driven system in which viewers help shape, source and even produce the content they watch.
Bangladesh: Crackdown on Reporting on Indigenous Communities
In newsrooms across Bangladesh, the word "Indigenous" has become too dangerous to put in print. Editors quietly strike it from the copy, wary that a single mention could invite the wrath of the state.
Why should journalists be cautious with Israeli sources?
Journalists should treat Israeli sources with particular scrutiny because anonymous briefings, military censorship, strategic leaks and recycled analysis can blur the line between verified information, speculation and propaganda, with real consequences for audiences on the ground.
Opinion
Osama al-Rashidi
The Roots of Western Media Bias Towards the Israeli Narrative
Western media bias towards the Israeli narrative is rooted in decades-old reporting practices that privilege official military sources, embed journalists with occupying forces, marginalise local…
Marzia Hashmi Momo
Bangladesh: Crackdown on Reporting on Indigenous Communities
In newsrooms across Bangladesh, the word "Indigenous" has become too dangerous to put in print. Editors quietly strike it from the copy, wary that a single mention could invite the wrath of the…
Jean-Pierre Afadhali
How to Protect News and Information Integrity During Elections
An analysis of threats to Kenya’s media landscape ahead of the August 2027 elections finds that AI deepfakes, synthetic media, and coordinated online campaigns threaten voter choice and democratic…
Diaries
Anas al-Sharif: “I am the owner of a cause before I am a journalist”
From documenting the occupation's crimes on social media platforms to covering the war of genocide on Al Jazeera, journalist Anas Al-Sharif defied harsh field conditions and the lenses of snipers. He lost his father and a number of his loved ones, yet he chose to convey the "Palestinian narrative to the world." In this interview, we get to know the face and features of a Palestinian journalist stripped of protection and faithful to the belief that "coverage continues."
In Gaza… Testimonies That Have Not Been Told
Beyond the frontline dangers, reporting during the Israeli war involves enduring arrest, torture, systematic incitement, and assassination. This reality forces journalists into a relentless struggle to keep reporting from the depths of mass displacement, starvation, and a complete breakdown of daily infrastructure.
Journalism in Gaza: A Struggle for Survival
In Gaza, journalism becomes inseparable from the life it documents: reporting continues not from a distance, but from within the same fear, grief, and instability it tries to record.
Reports
Gaza’s Images in the World’s Memory
Among the thousands of images that have documented the genocide in Gaza, from famine and the demolition of residential towers to the faces of victims, some have appeared
News In the Race for Attention
As audiences turn to Reels, social media and AI for news, journalists are adapting to new demands while trying to protect the depth and quality of their reporting
How Has Social Media Affected Television in Yemen?
Social media has transformed television in Yemen from a one-way broadcast medium into a more interactive, audience-driven system in which viewers help shape, source and even produce the content they watch.
Why should journalists be cautious with Israeli sources?
Journalists should treat Israeli sources with particular scrutiny because anonymous briefings, military censorship, strategic leaks and recycled analysis can blur the line between verified information, speculation and propaganda, with real consequences for audiences on the ground.
Priorities for Media Recovery in Gaza
Rebuilding Gaza’s media requires more than restoring equipment and newsrooms: it means protecting and supporting journalists, rebuilding institutions, strengthening professional standards, and preserving journalism’s role as a living witness to the truth.
Common Mistakes Made by Television Correspondents
Television correspondents earn trust not by being first or omniscient, but by reporting what they can verify, using images responsibly, resisting performance and speculation, and putting accuracy before speed.
