QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1977
Nazreth, Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Pioneering role in Palestinian journalism and media
BRIEF BIO
Elias Karram is a Palestinian journalist known for his work with Al-Jazeera. He obtained his BA in journalism and Middle East history from the University of Haifa in 1998 and has been with Al-Jazeera since October 2003. Karram has been a significant figure in the media sector, particularly in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Obtained BA in Journalism and Middle East History from University of Haifa (1998).
Began working as a journalist at Al-Jazeera (October 2003)...See More
Accused by the Israeli government of bias in reporting, leading to a controversy over his press credentials (2017)...See More
Subject to an assault by a Jewish settler during a live report in Jerusalem.
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Representation of Palestinian perspectives in mainstream media.
Vocal advocate for the role of journalism in the Palestinian resistance.
Faced challenges to journalistic freedom, exemplifying the struggle of journalists in conflict zones.
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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