A new oral history project has begun to preserve the memories of Palestinian journalists killed amid the prolonged war and attacks in Gaza. Through voice notes submitted by colleagues, friends and relatives, the initiative records their lives, work, dreams and struggles. Published on August 13, 2026, the report says the project seeks to remember the dead as individuals rather than only as names or figures.

The collected recordings recount experiences of working with the journalists, personal relationships and their commitment to journalism. Gaza’s reporters documented war, destruction and the suffering of civilians while facing risks to their own lives. Many were both news workers and direct victims of war, confronting concerns for the safety of their families, homes and relatives while gathering news.

Organizers hope the recorded memories will become an important document for understanding the history of Palestinian journalism and the human reality of the Gaza war. The project’s distinguishing feature is its use of the voices of people close to the journalists, instead of written biographies or formal tributes. Recorded personal testimony has long been an important means of preserving Palestinian experiences, and this initiative connects that tradition to the memories of killed journalists.