Al Jazeera reporter Wael Al-Dahdouh lost his family in an Israeli airstrike in the Nuseirat camp, with his wife, son, and daughter killed. The heartbreaking scene was captured live as the esteemed reporter broke down on air, expressing, "They have taken my children. The enemy is avenging us through our children." Al-Dahdouh, while reporting on the attack, stated that the airstrike targeted the Nuseirat camp.
The reporter had moved his family to Nuseirat in the south, believing it to be a safe area, only to be shocked on air from a direct strike on his home. The fate of his mother and other family members remains unknown, while one of his daughters was admitted to the hospital with injuries.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, he said: "I still have my daughters and my homeland. This is a burden that mountains cannot bear, but we are strong. It became clear that no one is safe from the treachery of the occupation; ultimately, it is the profession of troubles." He added, "All red lines have been crossed by the Israeli army. We operate with high professionalism amid the rubble and destruction that they do not embody."
Al-Dahdouh also stated, "What has happened here in Gaza is immense, and the coverage corresponds to the great loss." Regarding the possibility of suing Israel, he mentioned: "My daughters are in the operating room, and the priority is their survival and recovery, then we can discuss other matters."
According to media reports, more than 100 people were present in the targeted building, including many members of the Al-Dahdouh family. He noted that the Israeli strike targeted the Al-Dahdouh and Awad families, with several members of both families still missing.
In a statement, Al Jazeera condemned the targeting of its reporter's family, urging the international community for immediate intervention to put an end to the barbaric attacks and protect innocent lives. The statement added, "We have begun to fear for our teams in Gaza."
