Motaz Azaiza, a 25-year-old photographer from Gaza, has been named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by TIME magazine. He was included in the “Icons” category, lauded for his powerful documentation of the conflict in Gaza. The category also featured a range of other influential figures across various fields, including American actress Taraji P. Henson and American film director Sofia Coppola. For four months during the recent war on Gaza, Azaiza served as a crucial chronicler of the devastating aftermaths of the war through his powerful imagery shared with millions on Instagram. “Families displaced from homes, women mourning loved ones, a man trapped beneath the rubble,” writes TIME staff writer Yasmeen Serhan. “His images offered a glimpse into Gaza that few in the international press—which has been all but barred from accessing the Strip—could rival.” When discussing his work, Azaiza stressed that as a journalist, his goal wasn’t merely to report events in Palestine or create awareness but also to inspire action. He emphasized, “What’s unfolding in Gaza isn’t just content for consumption. We’re not sharing this for likes or shares. We’re urging you to take action….
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