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Palestinian Photojournalist Fatma Hassona Killed in Israeli Missile Strike

Hassona, the subject of a Cannes-selected documentary, died alongside nine family members in Gaza as filmmakers and global organizations condemn the attack.

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 25-year-old Palestinian photojournalist known for documenting Gaza's civilian toll, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on April 17, 2025.
  • The missile strike also claimed the lives of nine members of Hassona's family, including a pregnant sister, while her parents remain in critical condition.
  • Hassona was the subject of Sepideh Farsi's documentary 'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,' which was recently selected for Cannes' ACID section.
  • The Israeli military claimed the strike targeted a Hamas officer, a justification filmmaker Sepideh Farsi has called 'totally false,' citing her knowledge of the family.
  • ACID and Cannes organizers issued statements mourning Hassona, emphasizing her work as a testament to Gaza's struggles and vowing to carry her story forward.