Gaza photojournalist and social media influencer Motaz Azaiza joined Al Jazeera’s bureau chief for the Palestinian territory, Wael al-Dahdouh, for a photo in Qatar following the pair’s evacuation, AFP reports.

He posted a picture with Dahdouh writing: “Our smile is a kind of resilience.” Azaiza, alongside a group of journalist-influencers from Gaza, has amassed a huge social media following during the Israel-Hamas crisis by combining unflinching coverage with personal stories.

“It’s time to move somewhere else so I can do more work and I pray that I can be a reason to stop this war and help rebuild Gaza again. I’ve arrived, Qatar. Thank you,” the influencer added alongside pictures of Al Jazeera’s Doha studio.

Gaza photojournalist Motaz Azaiza with Al Jazeera’s bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh in Doha Watar via Instagram.
Gaza photojournalist Motaz Azaiza with Al Jazeera’s bureau chief Wael al-Dahdouh in Doha Watar via Instagram.

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