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October 27, 2023

Al Jazeera's Wael al-Dahdouh Returns to Work One Day After Israeli Strike Kills 12 Family Members
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Al Jazeera's Gaza bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh returned to the airwaves
Thursday, just one day after an Israeli airstrike killed 12 members of
his family. Dahdouh resumed broadcasting from a Gaza rooftop hours after
he led prayers at a funeral for his wife, son, daughter, grandson and
other relatives.

Wael Dahdouh: "I saw it as my duty to get back to work as quickly as
possible, despite everything, because, as you can see, the bombardment
is still ongoing. There are airstrikes and artillery shelling, and
things continue to develop."

The Committee to Protect Journalists reports at least 27 journalists
have been killed in Israel and Palestine since October 7 - four
Israelis, one Lebanese and 22 Palestinians.


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