An amputee Palestinian journalist remains dedicated to uncovering and sharing the truth about life in the war-torn Gaza Strip, despite losing a limb after being targeted by an Israeli sniper. Hazem Salman, a 27-year-old Palestinian journalist from Rafah, is currently displaced and lives in Khan Younis. He’s a freelance journalist who has spent the past 18 months documenting scenes of devastation and highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza. His reporting blurred the line between observer and participant, as the dangers he documented have become part of his own story. Salman's personal ordeal is not an isolated case but part of a broader pattern of threats faced by journalists in Gaza, where the line between reporting and endangerment grows increasingly thin. That commitment to truth-telling drives his actions on the ground, even amid constant danger and immense physical challenges. Beyond the field, the weight of responsibility doesn’t ease. Salman returns from documenting destruction to face the daily demands of life in the enclave, where his role as a journalist is matched by his role as a sole provider. Despite the heavy responsibilities, he strives to bring moments of normalcy and comfort to his family amid the chaos surrounding them. Shotlist: Khan Younis, Gaza Strip - May 15, 2025: 1. Various of Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist amputated after being targeted by Israeli army, walking with canes, riding bicycle; 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist (starting with shot 1/ending with shots 3-5): "On July 3, 2018, I was injured on the eastern border of Gaza City, specifically east of the Shuja'iyya neighborhood, by an Israeli sniper. That targeting did not weaken me, it only strengthened my resolve and determination to continue conveying the truth and the reality on the ground. Even if I am targeted again, I have already lost my leg for the sake of journalism, to bring the image, truth, and suffering from the heart of Gaza, so the world knows Gaza is facing genocide."; 3. Various of Salman putting on bulletproof vest, his child sitting by him; 4. Salman walking on debris; 5. Various of Salman operating camera; 6. Various of Salman riding bicycle; 7. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist (starting with shot 6/ending with shot 8): "Every time I hear a drone at night, or the sound of helicopters or quadcopters, I feel as if the moment has come, that I could be targeted just like my fellow journalists. The targeting of journalists is a systematic policy by the Israeli occupation to erase the image and bury the truth. But I, along with my fellow journalists, remain committed to this mission, to the path of the martyrs and their sacrifices, until the very last day, even if we are all targeted."; 8. Various of Salman walking with canes; 9. Various of Salman working on laptop; 10. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist (starting with shot 9/ending with shot 11): "I follow events closely and head to strike sites on my bicycle to report the truth and deliver the image, despite the difficulties of moving around on a bike under current conditions. Streets are destroyed. Residential areas are devastated. And I face many obstacles while getting around. Sometimes, the targeted location is three or four kilometers away, and its exhausting to reach it because I'm on a bike."; 11. Various of Salman riding bicycle; 12. Various of Salman at market; 13. Market, vendors; 14. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist (starting with shots 12-13/partially overlaid with shot 15/ending with shot 16): "As for my family situation, I am the only one they can rely on. I try to balance family life with journalism under extremely difficult circumstances. When I'm out working, there is no one to take my place in doing household tasks, fetching water, and buying things from the market. If the tarp gets torn, I have to fix it. If a wire gets damaged, I have to repair it. Even when I'm late, they can't switch the batteries for the lighting at night. They know I'm the one responsible for that, and I must be there. My family depends on me for many things."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 15. Various of Salman, his family member repairing tarp; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 16. Various of Salman looking through website on mobile phone; 17. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hazem Salman, Palestinian journalist (starting with shot 16/partially overlaid with shot 18): "I try to ease their burden however I can. I show the children videos from 'Toyor Al-Janah' or let them play games to distract them from the atmosphere of war and the sounds of bombing. A child should remember that their father, or their family, gave them something filled with hope, warmth, and a comforting embrace. That's what I try to provide in these difficult times, between the work of journalism and the demands of daily life."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 18. Various of Salman, his children watching cartoons; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 19. Various of Salman riding bicycle. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]