Gazan photographer did not publish Oct. 7 footage so as not to 'ruin lives' of Palestinian mob
Azaiza said he feared publication could help identify Palestinians shown in the abuse and expose them to retaliation or death.
- Prominent Gazan photographer Motaz Azaiza revealed on a September 3 podcast that he filmed Israeli hostages being beaten on October 7, 2023, but withheld the footage to protect Palestinians shown in the videos.
- Azaiza feared Israeli authorities would analyze the images to identify and eliminate participants, stating, "I did not want to be responsible, even indirectly, for the deaths of those people."
- During the interview, Azaiza criticized Hamas leadership over its refusal to accept a ceasefire deal, describing an atmosphere where photographers lowered cameras when civilians cursed the group to avoid retaliation.
- He alleged a Hamas-linked WhatsApp group called "Smart" organizes online campaigns against journalists who challenge the group's narrative, with members publishing personal details to coordinate harassment attacks.
- The unpublished footage remains unauthenticated, complicating the historical record. Experts note this acknowledgment emphasizes challenges in verifying events within authoritarian territories where journalists face severe constraints.
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Gaza journalist who collaborated with Ms. Rachel says he filmed Israeli hostages being beaten on Oct. 7, never published it
“People got out, watched, beat them, hit them, and I followed them and filmed. But I did not publish those videos. Why? Because I did not want to ruin the lives of the people who were filmed.”
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