
Profession(s) | Photo journalist | ||||||||
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Institution | Anadolu Agency | ||||||||
Place of Work | Gaza Strip | ||||||||
Commencement of Duty | 2015 | ||||||||
Notable Works | Visual content from the books The Evidence and The Witness, a Gaza-themed photograph displayed at the United Nations General Assembly (2025), 'Silent Lens' exhibition (Turkish Photography Foundation) | ||||||||
Important Event(s) | Injured four times during duty between 2018 and 2019 and continuing his work in Gaza 2023 losing most of his family after October 7 | ||||||||
International Visibility | Time - CNN - The Atlantic - US News selections, Magnum Photos – Voices From Gaza: Ali Jadallah | ||||||||
Major Awards | Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Culture and Art Grand Award – Photography (2025), World Press Photo (2025), Siena International Photo Awards (2024–2025), HIPA – Portfolio (Story-Telling), Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award | ||||||||
Ali Jadallah is a Palestinian photojournalist serving with Anadolu Agency in Gaza since 2015. He has primarily documented daily life, conflict conditions, and the impact of war on the civilian population in the Gaza Strip through his photography.

Ali Jadallah in the Gaza Strip (AA)
Jadallah has been documenting the social and humanitarian conditions in Gaza through photojournalism for over 15 years. His work is grounded in direct on-the-ground reporting, particularly during periods of conflict. The destruction caused by attacks in Gaza, civilian casualties, healthcare conditions, and the humanitarian crisis form the central themes of his photographic output.
While covering the “Great Return March” protests in Gaza between 2018 and 2019, Anadolu Agency photojournalist Ali Jadallah was injured multiple times during Israeli military interventions. In March 2018, he was wounded in the right hand by shrapnel; in June 2018, he was shot in the left hand by a live bullet; in May 2019, he was hit in the head by a tear gas canister; and on 30 August 2019, he suffered a head injury from a rubber-coated metal bullet. Following the last incident, he was hospitalized and received stitches on his head, enduring prolonged health complications.

Ali Jadallah Injured While Reporting (AA)
In the early days of the intense attacks that began on 7 October 2023, his family home was targeted; in this attack, he lost his father, two siblings, and three cousins. His mother, who was undergoing dialysis, was rescued alive from the rubble with serious injuries. Due to the impossibility of access, Jadallah was only able to recover the bodies of his family members three days later. His wife, children, and mother were evacuated from Gaza and brought to Türkiye; Jadallah remained in Gaza to continue his photojournalism work.
Ali Jadallah’s photographs form the visual foundation of the Anadolu Agency publications Kanıt (The Evidence) and Tanık (The Witness). These works have been used as documentary evidence on international platforms and in legal proceedings. One of Jadallah’s photographs was presented to the public by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

Turkish President Erdoğan Speaking About Gaza Using Ali Jadallah’s Photograph at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (AA)
Jadallah participated in the exhibition Sessiz Lens (Silent Lens) alongside Anadolu Agency photojournalist Mustafa Hassona. The exhibition, held at the Turkish Photography Foundation Art Gallery, displayed photographs taken in Gaza and awarded international prizes. The works centered on themes of resistance, suffering, and hope.

Sessiz Lens Exhibition (AA)
Ali Jadallah has received numerous awards for his photojournalism:

Dua Isavi Receiving Ali Jadallah’s Award on His Behalf at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum International Photography Award (AA)

Infographic on Ali Jadallah (AA)
Ali Jadallah’s photographs have been featured in year-end selections by international media outlets including Time, US News, The Atlantic, and CNN, and have appeared as cover images in various print publications. Magnum Photos has also dedicated a special section to him titled “Voices From Gaza: Ali Jadallah.”
Anadolu Agency. “Anadolu Agency Journalist Survives Israeli Fire.” Anadolu Agency. Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/turkey/anadolu-agency-journalist-survives-israeli-fire/1582797.
Anadolu Agency. “Türkiye Honors Anadolu's Gaza Photojournalist with 2025 Presidential Culture and Arts Grand Award.” Anadolu Agency. Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/en/corporate-news/turkiye-honors-anadolus-gaza-photojournalist-with-2025-presidential-culture-and-arts-grand-award/3730124.
Anadolu Ajansı. “AA Foto Muhabiri Ali Jadallah, BAE'de Düzenlenen Fotoğraf Yarışmasında Birinci Oldu.” Anadolu Ajansı. Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kurumsal-haberler/aa-foto-muhabiri-ali-jadallah-baede-duzenlenen-fotograf-yarismasinda-birinci-oldu/3741260.
Anadolu Ajansı. “AA Foto Muhabiri Jadallah, Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kültür ve Sanat Büyük Ödülü'ne Layık Görüldü.” Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/gundem/aa-foto-muhabiri-jadallah-cumhurbaskanligi-kultur-ve-sanat-buyuk-odulune-layik-goruldu/3729949.
Anadolu Ajansı. “‘Sessiz Lens’ Sergisi, Gazze'deki Soykırımı Gözler Önüne Seriyor.” Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kurumsal-haberler/sessiz-lens-sergisi-gazzedeki-soykirimi-gozler-onune-seriyor/3732562.
TRT Haber. “Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kültür ve Sanat Büyük Ödülleri Sahiplerini Buluyor.” TRT Haber. Accessed December 18, 2025. https://www.trthaber.com/haber/gundem/cumhurbaskanligi-kultur-ve-sanat-buyuk-odulleri-sahiplerini-buluyor-928995.html.
Profession(s) | Photo journalist | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Institution | Anadolu Agency | ||||||||
Place of Work | Gaza Strip | ||||||||
Commencement of Duty | 2015 | ||||||||
Notable Works | Visual content from the books The Evidence and The Witness, a Gaza-themed photograph displayed at the United Nations General Assembly (2025), 'Silent Lens' exhibition (Turkish Photography Foundation) | ||||||||
Important Event(s) | Injured four times during duty between 2018 and 2019 and continuing his work in Gaza 2023 losing most of his family after October 7 | ||||||||
International Visibility | Time - CNN - The Atlantic - US News selections, Magnum Photos – Voices From Gaza: Ali Jadallah | ||||||||
Major Awards | Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye Culture and Art Grand Award – Photography (2025), World Press Photo (2025), Siena International Photo Awards (2024–2025), HIPA – Portfolio (Story-Telling), Bayeux Calvados-Normandy Award | ||||||||
Photojournalism Activities
Period After 7 October 2023
Publications and Documentation Work
Exhibitions
Awards
International Publications