QUICK FACTS
Date of Birth
1987
Gaza, Palestine
Place of Birth
Why Featured?
Yaser Murtaja was a courageous journalist who used his skills to bring international attention to the hardships faced by the people living in the Gaza Strip.
BRIEF BIO
Yaser Murtaja was a Palestinian journalist and video journalist who co-founded Ain Media, a media production company in Gaza. He was known for his commitment to documenting the lives and struggles of Palestinians living under Occupation and siege.
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DATE
Monday, January 26, 2026
MAJOR MILESTONES
Key dates & turning points
Yaser's first interaction with a camera at age 12, igniting his passion for photography.
Started teaching himself filming and editing.
Co-founded Ain Media with Rushdi Sarraj.
Documented the 2014 war in Gaza, notably for Al Jazeera's documentary "Gaza: Surviving Shujayea".
Shot by an Israeli sniper on 6 April 2018 while covering the "Great March of Return".
CONTRIBUTIONS
What they did, and why it matters
Provided insights into the life in Gaza through photography and videography...See More
Produced short films highlighting issues in Gaza like electricity crisis, unemployment, and border closures...See More
Established Ain Media, growing it into a reputable media production company...See More
Ain Media produced work for Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, VICE, and others...See More
Documented the 2014 Gaza war and other significant events in the region...See More
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Last updated
Jan 26, 2026
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