It has been one year since Israeli strikes killed 33-year-old Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who worked for The Associated Press and other news organizations, while she was with other journalists and rescue workers at Nasser hospital in Gaza. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Associated Press.
The strike on August 25, 2025, destroyed the Nasser Hospital building, killing Mariam Dagga and Hussam al-Masri, a freelance journalist for Reuters. Al-Masri's family members still look at his photos, seeking solace.
Mariam's father, Riyad Abu Dagga (69), visited his daughter's grave and displayed her camera and phone. He says he still has not received answers about her death. Photos taken by AP photographer Abdel Kareem Hana convey the gravity of this tragedy.
This incident has heightened international concern over the safety of journalists during the Gaza war. The UN and various human rights organizations have called for the protection of journalists, but specific accountability has not yet been established.
Mariam Dagga's family and colleagues continue to honor her memory. Her work helped bring the horrors of the Gaza war to the world. The Associated Press, for its part, constantly strives to ensure the safety of journalists, yet this situation remains unresolved.
Even a year later, the circumstances of this tragic story have not been fully revealed. The families of the journalists demand justice and accountability. The international community must pay due attention to this issue.