Mohammad Salama, 24, photojournalist

Mohammad Salama was one of the five journalists killed by an Israeli tank at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on August 25. He was a 24-year-old photojournalist and cameraman with Al Jazeera.

Salama was born in Abasan al-Kabira, east of Khan Younis. He lost his mother in childhood and lived with his father and relatives. Salama studied at a vocational college, earning a diploma in photography. From a young age, he was passionate about photojournalism, taking courses and shadowing veteran journalists to hone his skills. He joined Al Jazeera in February, 2024. 

Last November – on his birthday – he was engaged to fellow journalist Hala Asfour. They hoped to hold a wedding once there was a truce or ceasefire.

Salama was the 10th Al Jazeera journalist killed in the Gaza war.

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