The promise I made to Ismail al-Ghoul
He asked me to keep telling Gaza’s story. Two years after Israel killed him, I have not stopped.
Reported by 1 outlet — Al Jazeera. See all sources ↓
Ismail al-Ghoul was a journalist from Gaza who was killed by Israeli forces two years ago. Before his death, he asked a colleague to keep telling the story of Gaza. The colleague has continued to report on Gaza ever since.
Why it matters
His story shows the dangers journalists face in conflict zones. It reminds readers why independent reporting from Gaza is important.
- Who was Ismail al-Ghoul?
- He was a Gaza journalist killed by Israeli forces two years ago.
- What promise did he make before he died?
- He asked a colleague to keep telling Gaza's story after his death.
How outlets are framing the same story
Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
All outlets (only Al Jazeera) present the story as a personal promise and a tribute to al-Ghoul’s work. There is no differing framing among sources.
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The promise I made to Ismail al-Ghoul
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