Ali Jadallah

Ali Hassan Jadallah is a Palestinian photojournalist based in the Gaza Strip. He has documented life, conflict, and resilience in Gaza for more than a decade, covering multiple wars as well as everyday civilian life. His work focuses on the human impact of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, contributing to a visual record of Gaza's contemporary history. He received Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), and the Siena International Photo Awards Photographer of the Year in 2025. Jadallah's photographs have been used in international legal proceedings and have been praised by figures including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Career Jadallah began his career as a photojournalist around 2010, focusing on the Gaza Strip. He has covered three major Israeli military operations in Gaza, documenting both the immediacy of conflict and the everyday resilience of its inhabitants.

Awards and recognition 2025 Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA), first place in Portfolio (Story-Telling) category for the series ‘"Burden of Survival" (prize: $50,000). 2025 Siena International Photo Awards, Photographer of the Year for the image "Irreplaceable" (also known as "Leaving Home"). 2025 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award from Turkey, presented by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (accepted by his wife due to travel restrictions). 2024 Anadolu Agency Best Photo award for coverage of the Gaza war.

Personal life Jadallah has faced significant personal hardships due to the conflict in Gaza. He has lost multiple family members in Israeli airstrikes, including relatives killed in an attack on his home.

He is married, and his wife has represented him at award ceremonies when he could not leave Gaza due to restrictions.