Israel’s killing of journalists is a shameful silencing of reporting on Gaza

The tragedy in Gaza suddenly became very close to home for The Independent today, when we learnt the terrible news that Maryam Abu Daqqa, a photojournalist working for our partner site Independent Arabia, was among at least 20 people killed in an Israeli attack on Nassar Hospital in Khan Younis.

Maryam, who often based herself at the hospital, had a teenage son who was evacuated from Gaza earlier in the conflict. We echo the tribute from Independent Arabia, which said: “Maryam embodied dedication and professional integrity. She carried her camera to the forefront of events, bearing witness to the suffering of civilians and amplifying the voices of victims with rare honesty and bravery.”