WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The National Press Club is saddened and troubled by reports from Al Jazeera that its correspondent, Anas al-Sharif, was killed today in Gaza. The network says al-Sharif, 28, died after a tent for journalists outside the main gate of al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City was struck.
Al-Sharif, a respected Arabic-language correspondent, had reported extensively from northern Gaza throughout the current conflict. His death is among more than 200 journalists reported killed since the war began.
“The killing of a journalist while working to inform the public is a loss felt far beyond one newsroom,” said National Press Club President Mike Balsamo. “Journalists must be able to work without being targeted or killed. All parties in conflict zones must honor their obligations under international law to protect reporters and ensure they can carry out their work safely.”
The National Press Club calls for a thorough and transparent examination of the circumstances surrounding al-Sharif’s death and reaffirms its commitment to defending the safety and independence of journalists worldwide.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists. The Club, through it’s Press Freedom Center, is a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the Press Freedom Center at the National Press Club
SOURCE National Press Club
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