Sun Oct 12 21:00:24 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Palestinian Journalist Killed in Gaza City Amidst Clashes**

**Gaza City, [Date]** – Palestinian journalist Saleh Aljafarawi, 28, was killed in Gaza City on [Date] amidst clashes between Hamas security forces and an “Israel-linked militia” according to Palestinian sources. The incident occurred in the Sabra neighborhood, just days after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Aljafarawi, known for his video coverage of the war, was reportedly shot by members of the militia while documenting the clashes. Footage verified by Al Jazeera’s Sanad agency shows his body, clad in a “press” flak jacket, being transported. He had been missing since Sunday morning.

While local authorities have not confirmed the details, Palestinian sources indicate the clashes involved Hamas security forces and fighters from the Doghmush clan. A senior source in Gaza’s Ministry of Interior told Al Jazeera Arabic that the militia involved is “affiliated with the [Israeli] occupation” and accused them of killing displaced persons returning to Gaza City.

The incident highlights the fragile security situation in Gaza despite the recent ceasefire. Aljafarawi had previously spoken about his experiences of displacement and the threats he received from Israel due to his work. His death marks a grim milestone in the conflict, with over 270 media workers killed in Gaza since October 2023.

Aljafarawi’s death casts a shadow over the ongoing ceasefire and ahead of an expected hostage-prisoner exchange. It also comes as world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, are set to gather in Egypt for a Gaza summit aimed at ending the war and fostering regional peace and stability. A “document ending the war in the Gaza Strip” is expected to be signed at the summit, though neither Israel nor Hamas will be represented.

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