Free Palestine / Individual record
Ismail Al Ghoul
Al Jazeera journalist killed with a cameraman in a drone strike on their car.
- Record ID
- PAL-21
- Date of death
- July 31, 2024
- Outcome
- Fatal
- Location
- Al Shati refugee camp, Gaza
- Category
- Journalist
- Age (reported)
- 27
- Affiliation
- Al Jazeera Arabic
What happened
Ismail Al Ghoul was killed July 31, 2024 in an Israeli drone strike while covering events in Al Shati refugee camp with cameraman Rami Al Refee. CPJ documents the fatal attack and identifies Al Ghoul among journalists it assesses were deliberately targeted.
Investigation & findings
CPJ reports the incident and its classification.
Last reviewed: October 25, 2026
Sources & records
- Primary source
- Additional source
- Occupied Palestinian Territory humanitarian reportingUN OCHA · UN situation reports