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Stop Murdering Journalists

Israel murdered 327 journalists in 786 days

32 days since Israel murdered a journalist

Image of Muhammad Al-Kuwifi.

Muhammad Al-Kuwifi
محمد الكويفي

Journalist at Shehab Press Agency

Killed by Israel using an Airstrike

Killed by Israel on 15 Sep 2025

Murdered at Home 36 years old General Journalist

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Full Name : Muhammad Ismail Al-Kuwaifi | محمد اسماعيل الكويفي

Killed in an Israeli strike on a tent on the rooftop of his family's house in Al-Nasr neighborhood in Gaza City.

His wife and two children were previously killed on July 3, 2024 in an Israeli strike on his apartment in Al-Tuffah neighborhood eastern Gaza city. He was injured at that time along with his daughter Zeina, who remained with him and became alone after the departure of her father and her family before.

He was also known by the nickname Abu Al-Mu’tasim. He studied journalism and earned a master’s degree in management and media leadership. Deeply interested in education, he became a university lecturer and trainer after completing several specialized courses.

Professionally, he worked for Al-Aqsa TV and the Shihab and Safa news agencies, producing reports, documentaries, and directing programs and news bulletins, while also collaborating with major international media outlets.

Colleagues described him as a dedicated, principled man — passionate about his work, guided by faith, and active both professionally and academically.