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Yaser Murtaja

Dedicated journalist, captured the reality of life in Gaza.

Born
1987
Born in
Gaza, Palestine
Path
Arts
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Why Yaser is here

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.

Their story

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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Milestones

The moments that shaped Yaser’s path.

  1. Yaser's first interaction with a camera at age 12, igniting his passion for photography.

  2. Started teaching himself filming and editing.

  3. Co-founded Ain Media with Rushdi Sarraj.

  4. Documented the 2014 war in Gaza, notably for Al Jazeera's documentary "Gaza: Surviving Shujayea".

  5. Shot by an Israeli sniper on 6 April 2018 while covering the "Great March of Return".

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Provided insights into the life in Gaza through photography and videography.

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  2. Produced short films highlighting issues in Gaza like electricity crisis, unemployment, and border closures.

  3. Established Ain Media, growing it into a reputable media production company.

  4. Ain Media produced work for Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic, VICE, and others.

  5. Documented the 2014 Gaza war and other significant events in the region.

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