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Palestinian Photojournalist and Cannes Documentary Subject Killed in Gaza Strike

Fatma Hassona, 25, was killed alongside nine family members in an Israeli missile strike, with the IDF claiming a Hamas target, a statement disputed by her documentary's director.

Israel Kills Gaza Photographer Day After Cannes Film Fest Selects Doc About Her
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"Farsi, an Iranian film director, shared a poignant photo on social media featuring herself on camera with Hassouna, who was smiling. "My last image of her is a smile. I cling to it today," Farsi wrote early on Friday.
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Overview

  • Fatma Hassona, a Palestinian photojournalist featured in the Cannes-selected documentary 'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,' was killed in an Israeli airstrike on April 16, 2025.
  • The strike on Hassona’s home in Gaza City also killed nine family members, including her pregnant sister, while her parents remain in critical condition.
  • The Israel Defense Forces stated the strike targeted a Hamas operative, but director Sepideh Farsi, who worked closely with Hassona, called the claim baseless and false.
  • Hassona spent 18 months documenting the war in Gaza, capturing the human toll of the conflict, with her work gaining international recognition before her death.
  • The documentary, now reframed as a tribute to Hassona’s life and work, is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.