‘He never hesitated’: Samer Abudaqa – father, friend, fearless photographer

Samer Abudaqa worked as a cameraman, editor and journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic in Gaza for more than 20 years [Screengrab/Al Jazeera]

Gaza – When 15-year-old Zain Abudaqa spoke to his father by telephone on December 15, he had no idea it was the last time he would ever hear his voice.

“He told me to nurture my talents and never to give up on my dreams. He told me to be a good son,” Zain said. “I cannot believe he is gone and left us alone like this.”