Roshdi Sarraj

Roshdi Sarraj (199222 October 2023) was a Palestinian freelance journalist and filmmaker. He reported on the Gaza war.

Career Sarraj started his journalistic career in 2012. That year, he co-founded Ain Media with Yaser Murtaja. Sarraj did journalistic work for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, and as a fixer for Radio France and Amnesty International. and filmed footage for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's current affairs show 7.30. He did photojournalism for Al-Araby and Al-Jazeera. His 2021 film Bank of Targets was shown at the Al Ard Film Festival.

When the Gaza war began in 2023, Sarraj was on a pilgrimage to Mecca with his wife and daughter. They had planned to visit Qatar afterwards, but Sarraj cancelled the trip and returned to Gaza.

Personal life Sarraj was born in 1992 to his father Yahya Al-Sarraj, mayor of Gaza City. His widow, Shrouq Al Aila, now runs Ain Media and does journalistic work while wearing his press jacket.

Sarraj enjoyed swimming in the sea, animals, food, and taking photos of birds.

His friend Wissam Nassar mourned his death on Instagram. His death was confirmed by photojournalist Ali Jadallah. He was buried in a mass grave.

In response, Free Palestine Melbourne organised a silent vigil outside the ABC Melbourne office to honour Sarraj.