25-year-old Palestinian journalist wins international award for Gaza coverage

25-year-old Palestinian journalist wins international award for Gaza coverage

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda, in collaboration with AJ+, has been honored with a prestigious Peabody Award for their exceptional coverage of the profound impact of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip.

This accolade, one of the highest in journalism, was unveiled on Thursday, for the first video in Owda’s series for AJ+ on daily life under Israel’s bombardment.

“Reporting from her makeshift tent outside the medical center, she shows what survival looks like for her and the masses around her, drawing on her indomitable spirit to keep the world informed of the day-to-day reality on the ground in Gaza,” the Peabody board of jurors said in a statement announcing the award winners.

At the youthful age of just 25, Owda dedicated the Peabody Award to university students and other individuals who have stood in solidarity with Palestinians.

Her unwavering commitment to journalism and storytelling is evident in her daily reports from Gaza since the war’s inception, now spanning into its seventh month and claiming the lives of over 34,000 individuals.

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