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Fatima Hassouna Honored at Cannes as Calls for Justice Grow

The late Gaza photojournalist’s documentary premieres at Cannes alongside Paris exhibitions, as demands for accountability in journalist deaths intensify.

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Overview

  • Fatima Hassouna, a 25-year-old Gaza photojournalist, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on April 16–17, 2025, which also claimed her family members’ lives.
  • Her documentary, 'Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk,' depicting life under Israeli bombardment, is being screened at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival.
  • A Paris exhibition of Hassouna’s photography runs from May 14–24, spotlighting her work as a symbol of Palestinian resilience and artistic defiance.
  • The Israeli army claims the strike targeted a Hamas member allegedly hiding in Hassouna’s home, a justification disputed by her supporters and prompting calls for an independent investigation.
  • A Libération tribune signed by 380 cinema figures condemns her killing, urging stronger cultural and political solidarity with Palestinians under siege.