How Saeed Al-Taweel, a Roya TV journalist, died while reporting from Gaza
Saeed Al-Taweel was a Palestinian journalist who worked for Roya TV, a Jordanian satellite channel. He was killed on October 10, 2023, when Israeli warplanes bombed a building in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, where he was filming the destruction caused by the Israeli airstrikes.
| Name | Saeed Al-Taweel |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1989 |
| Place of birth | Gaza City |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree in media and journalism from Islamic University of Gaza |
| Occupation | Journalist for Roya TV |
| Date of death | October 10, 2023 |
| Place of death | Al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City |
| Cause of death | Israeli airstrike |
A passionate and professional journalist
Saeed Al-Taweel was born in 1989 in Gaza City. He graduated from the Islamic University of Gaza with a degree in media and journalism in 2012. He started his career as a reporter for several local and regional media outlets, covering various topics such as politics, economy, culture, and sports.
He joined Roya TV in 2018 as a correspondent and producer in Gaza. He covered many important events and stories, such as the Great March of Return protests, the coronavirus pandemic, and the humanitarian situation in the besieged enclave. He also produced several documentaries and reports on social issues, such as poverty, unemployment, education, and health.
He was known for his passion, professionalism, and dedication to his work. He always sought to convey the truth and the reality of the Palestinian people to the world. He was respected and admired by his colleagues and friends, who described him as a kind, humble, and generous person.
Saeed Al-Taweel: A victim of Israeli aggression
Saeed Al-Taweel was among the four Palestinian journalists who were killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on October 10, 2023. The other three were Hisham Al-Nawajha and Rezq Muhammad Sobh, who worked for Smart Media and Channel Al-Ghad, respectively, and Ahmed Abu Hussein, who worked for Al-Jazeera.
According to Roya TV, Saeed Al-Taweel was filming the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a residential building in the al-Rimal neighborhood of Gaza City, where many media offices and NGOs were located. He was on the roof of a nearby building when another Israeli missile hit the same area, killing him instantly.
His death sparked outrage and condemnation from local and international media organizations and human rights groups. They denounced the Israeli attacks on journalists and civilians as war crimes and violations of international law. They also called for an immediate end to the Israeli aggression and siege on Gaza.
A martyr for Palestine
Saeed Al-Taweel’s funeral was held on October 11, 2023, in Gaza City. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony, including his family, friends, colleagues, and fellow journalists. They carried his body wrapped in a Palestinian flag and chanted slogans against Israel and in support of the Palestinian resistance.
His family expressed their grief and pride over his martyrdom. His father said that he was proud of his son’s work and sacrifice for Palestine. His mother said that he was her hero and that she prayed for his soul to rest in peace. His brother said that he was inspired by his courage and determination to expose the Israeli crimes.
His colleagues at Roya TV also paid tribute to him and vowed to continue his mission. They said that he was a role model for all journalists who seek to serve their people and their cause. They said that he will always be remembered as a martyr for Palestine.
Some random facts
- Saeed Al-Taweel was one of the 24 Palestinians who were killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on October 10, 2023.
- The Israeli airstrikes were part of a large-scale military operation that Israel launched against Hamas in response to rocket attacks from Gaza.
- The conflict between Israel and Hamas started on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel following weeks of tension over Jerusalem.
- The conflict has resulted in more than 400 deaths and thousands of injuries on both sides, as well as widespread destruction and displacement.
- The international community has called for an immediate ceasefire and a political solution to end the violence and address the root causes of the conflict.
- The Palestinian people have expressed their solidarity with Gaza and their support for the resistance against Israel.
