Palestinian Photojournalist
Born in Gaza, 1983
an independent Palestinian photojournalist and a member of the International Federation
of Journalists and the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate. I began my career in 2008,
dedicating my work to documenting the wars and crises that have affected Gaza. In 2018,
I moved to Istanbul to continue my work as a freelance photojournalist, covering political,
cultural, and social events in Turkey, while collaborating with numerous international and
Arab media outlets.
I have trained dozens of aspiring photographers and have contributed to organizing
several local and international exhibitions, including:
"Children of Gaza" exhibition in collaboration with UNICEF in Italy.
"What Palestine Offers the World" exhibition in collaboration with the French Institute in
Tunisia.
My work has been featured in many global publications, documenting major humanitarian
events such as wars and natural disasters. Some of the most notable events I have
covered include:
The Israeli offensives on Gaza in 2008-2009, 2012, 2014, and 2016.
The Return Marches in 2018.
Coverage of the Turkey earthquake in February 2023.
In addition to various political and social events in Turkey.
Through my work, I consistently strive to shed light on humanitarian issues that are often
overlooked, aiming to present the world with a clear and truthful view of these crises.
Shady Alassar