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Mustafa Thuraya
Palestinian journalist Mustafa Thuraya was killed in a strike on a vehicle in Gaza.
- Record ID
- PAL-4
- Date of death
- January 7, 2024
- Outcome
- Fatal
- Location
- Khan Younis, Gaza
- Category
- Journalist
- Affiliation
- Freelance journalist
What happened
Freelance Palestinian journalist Mustafa Thuraya was killed January 7, 2024 in an Israeli strike on the vehicle in which he was traveling with Al Jazeera journalist Hamza al-Dahdouh near Khan Younis. Their work and movements were documented by press-freedom investigators. The incident exemplifies the severe risks facing Palestinian media workers attempting to record the conflict.
Investigation & findings
CPJ's contemporaneous report confirms the deaths of both journalists and presents their professional roles. Conflicting official allegations require independent examination.
Last reviewed: October 25, 2026
Sources & records
- Primary source
- Occupied Palestinian Territory humanitarian reportingUN OCHA · UN situation reports
- Journalist casualties in Israel-Gaza warCommittee to Protect Journalists · Press freedom list