About Hussam al-Masri
Lived 1976 – 2025 (aged 49). Hussam al-Masri was a journalist.
Hussam al-Masri (died 25 August 2025) was a Palestinian cameraman and contract photojournalist for Reuters, known for his coverage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He was killed during an Israeli airstrike on Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, while operating a live video feed.
Early life and career Hussam al-Masri was born in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, earning a diploma in journalism.
He worked for many years in Gaza, first as a freelancer and later as a Reuters contractor, covering difficult conditions including malnutrition, civilian suffering, and effects of war.
Personal life Hussam was married, with four children. His wife, Samaher, was battling cancer at the time of his death.
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Who was Hussam al-Masri?
Palestinian cameraman and contract photojournalist
When was Hussam al-Masri born?
Hussam al-Masri was born on 23 February 1976 in Khan Yunis.
When did Hussam al-Masri die?
Hussam al-Masri died on 25 August 2025 in Nasser Medical Complex, Khan Yunis.
What was Hussam al-Masri's occupation?
Hussam al-Masri was a journalist.
What nationality was Hussam al-Masri?
Hussam al-Masri's recorded nationality: Palestine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hussam al-Masri. https://biography.guide/hussam-al-masri/
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