Journalist Anas Al-Sharif who worked for Al Jazeera is survived by his wife and kids
Anas Al-Sharif was a Palestinian journalist for Al Jazeera Arabic who was tragically killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 10, 2025, find out more below.
Anas was known for his fearless frontline reporting in the harsh conflict in Gaza, and he lost his life alongside four other Al Jazeera colleagues.
Israel’s military said it targeted and killed Anas Al Sharif, alleging he had headed a Hamas militant cell and was involved in rocket attacks on the country. The Israel Defense Force claimed the reporter had served as the head of a terrorist cell in the Hamas terrorist organisation and was responsible for advancing rocket attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF forces.
Anas was one of Al Jazeera’s most recognisable faces in Gaza, was killed while inside a tent for journalists outside an al-Shifa hospital on Sunday night. Seven people were killed in the attack, including al-Sharif, Al Jazeera correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh and camera operators Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa, according to the Qatar-based broadcaster.
Who is Anas Al-Sharif, Al Jazeera journalist killed by Israel: Bio, age, family, wife, religion and Instagram
Today, one of Gaza’s strongest voices was silenced.
Anas Al-Sharif was not just a journalist — he was a father, a son, a husband, and a friend to all who knew him.
Even under bombs, hunger, and unimaginable loss, he never stopped telling Gaza’s story. Today, the camera is… pic.twitter.com/ZW16C4GK1O
— Zohran Mamdani (@zohranmamdani) August 11, 2025
Journalist Anas al-Sharif along with four other Al Jazeera staff have been killed by an Israeli attack which targeted a tent for the press outside al-Shifa Hospital’s main gate. pic.twitter.com/hfwWdDCCji
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) August 11, 2025
Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif killed in Israeli airstrike
Anas Al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli missile strike targeting a tent that sheltered him and other press members near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. The airstrike also claimed the lives of four other Al Jazeera journalists. Prior to his death, Al-Sharif had faced repeated threats from Israeli forces, including warnings to leave northern Gaza and messages revealing his location. Israel’s military accused him of being a Hamas operative and the leader of a Hamas cell, allegations Al Jazeera and human rights groups strongly reject as baseless attempts to justify the attack on journalists.
Just moments before his death, Al-Sharif posted a final message warning on X stating:
If these words reach you, Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice… I have never hesitated to convey the truth as it is, without falsification or distortion. Do not forget Gaza, do not forget my sacrifice.”
“Keep being our voice, Anas, keep going.”
For 673 days, you carried the image to the world, enduring your pain and hunger — and today, it is time for your body to rest.#Gaza #anasalsharif pic.twitter.com/37ibh5poLI
— Soliman Hijjy (@SolimanHijjy) August 10, 2025
Tributes and condolences
Tributes have been pouring in after Anas’s death from all corners, mourning the death of one of Gaza’s bravest journalists. Colleagues, friends, and international advocates have been expressing their grief and solidarity. Amnesty International Australia posted:
Anas Al-Sharif was a brave and extraordinary journalist who dedicated his life to exposing atrocities and documenting truth under perilous conditions. No journalist should be targeted or killed for their work. This attack amounts to a war crime.”
The Palestinian Mission stated:
Israel deliberately assassinated Anas Al-Sharif and another journalist — two of the last remaining journalists in Gaza who consistently revealed harsh realities amid ongoing violence.”
Amnesty International Spokesperson Mohamed Duar shared:
Anas’s resilience despite personal losses and threats was remarkable. This attack was an attempt to silence journalism itself.”
Mike Balsamo, who is the National Press Club President posted:
This is a profound blow beyond one newsroom. We urge a thorough investigation and reaffirm the need for journalists’ protection in conflict zones.”
This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my…
— أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0) August 10, 2025
Anas Al-Sharif biography and age
Anas Jamal Mahmoud al-Sharif, a Muslim by religion, was a renowned Al Jazeera journalist who was born on December 3, 1996, in the Jabalia refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. He worked as a frontline correspondent for Al Jazeera Arabic, and he was widely recognized for his extensive coverage of northern Gaza during the ongoing Gaza war. He passed away tragically at the age of 28, while risking his life daily to report from one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones.
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Both were killed by Israel to hide the massacres that is committing in occupied Palestine from the world. pic.twitter.com/ru8Gw5nKTa— Bassem Youssef Commentary (@bassem_youssef9) August 10, 2025
Education
Anas Al-Sharif graduated from Al-Aqsa University in Gaza City with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication, specializing in radio and television.
Career
Anas Al-Sharif began his media career as a volunteer at the Al-Shamal Media Network. He first gained firsthand experience covering local stories and conflicts, often in challenging conditions. He eventually joined Al Jazeera as their correspondent in northern Gaza, reporting under extreme danger, including during intense Israeli bombardments. Despite receiving direct threats and repeated warnings from Israeli forces to leave the area, Al-Sharif remained steadfast in covering frontline news until his death.
Wife and children
Anas Al-Sharif was married to Bayan Khalid, with whom he had two young children together, named Sham and Salah.
Anas left intimate appeals for the care of his loved ones, his wife Bayan, their young daughter Sham, their son Salah, and his mother, whose prayers he called his fortress.
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