Pakistan, April 18 -- Palestinian photojournalist Fatima Hassouna was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. Tragically, she died along with nine family members, including her pregnant sister. The attack occurred in Gaza City, just one day after her documentary was nominated for the 2024 Cannes Film Festival.

Hassouna was recognized for her impactful work documenting the destruction and suffering in Gaza. Her documentary, "Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk," focuses on her conversations with director Sepideh Farsi. It portrays a young woman capturing the devastation in her homeland.

Farsi expressed deep sadness over the loss and mentioned that Hassouna was arranging to travel to Cannes. She indicated concerns that Hassouna's dea...