Ali Shuaib
علي شعيب
Correspondant for Al-Manar TV
Killed by Israel using an Airstrike
Killed by Israel on 28 Mar 2026
Links
- Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3 journalists covering the war
- 3 journalists killed in Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanese city of Jezzine
- Lebanon condemns ‘blatant war crime’ after Israel kills three journalists
- Resistance Media Icon Ali Shoaib Martyred in Israeli Aggression on Journalist Vehicle
- Ali Shoaib
Archivist Notes
He was a long-time war correspondent for Al-Manar TV for nearly three decades and was considered a mentor figure in Lebanese journalism. He covered many events in South Lebanon: landmark moments from the 2000 liberation, through the 2004 prisoner exchange and the July 2006 war, up to the ongoing conflict. His field reporting also took him to Syria and Iraq, where he documented events on the frontlines. Shuaib was distinguished by conveying the facts with professionalism and credibility, which made him one of the most prominent faces of the resistance media in Lebanon and the region.
He was killed on March 28, 2026, by an Israeli drone strike that hit his press car while traveling on the main road in Jezzine, southern Lebanon, killing five people, including three journalists: Ali Shuaib (Al-Manar), Fatima Ftouni (Al-Mayadeen), Mohammed Ftouni, an independent cameraman and Fatima’s brother, and a relative of Shuaib. The strike directly targeted the vehicle while they were inside.
The last message on Shuaib’s personal Telegram channel, sent within an hour of the attack, referred to shelling in the southern town of Khiam, consistent with the route the three journalists were taking.
The Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) online claimed the "elimination" of "Ali Hassan Shaib, a Hezbollah Radwan Force terrorist who operated for years under the guise of a journalist for the Al-Manar network. Shaib exposed IDF troop positions in southern Lebanon and maintained direct contact with Hezbollah operatives."
This strike was universally condemned by all Lebanese political, military, and civilian components. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said the attack constitutes a "blatant crime that violates all norms" and called on international bodies to take action. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam also condemned the attack, urging respect for international law, according to the National News Agency. Separately, the Syndicate of Workers in Visual and Audio Media in Lebanon stated: "Targeting journalists in the field is a blatant attack on press freedom and a transparent attempt to silence free voices and obscure the serious human rights violations taking place. This crime not only targets specific individuals but also the entire media community and all those who strive to reveal the truth to the public."
Journalist and filmmaker Simona stated: "This is unacceptable and a dangerous precedent. The IDF justifies the killing of Al-Manar journalist Ali Shuaib by claiming he was part of Hezbollah’s Radwan forces. I saw Ali several times while reporting in the south. He carried no weapon apart from a microphone, which seems to be the problem for the IDF. Among the 'crimes' he apparently committed was reporting on IDF advances in Lebanon."
At a news conference, Information Minister Paul Morcos said that Lebanon is preparing to file a complaint with the UN Security Council over the attack.
In mid-March 2026, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) began a ground operation inside southern Lebanon, advancing forces beyond the border area into Lebanese territory. This marked a significant escalation beyond air and drone strikes. Israel describes these as “targeted” ground operations against Hezbollah positions aimed at pushing militants away from the border and establishing a forward defensive area/buffer zone south of the Litani River.