Video: murdered journalist’s first son born on day his father killed

Ayman al-Jadi’s son Ayman named in his slain father’s memory

Palestinian journalist Ayman al-Jadi was one of five journalists murdered on Christmas day by Israel in Gaza – as well as at least five medics – as he slept with his colleagues in their clearly-marked press van.

Mr al-Jadi’s wife was expecting their first child – and she gave birth to their son on the day of his father’s martyrdom. One of their friends recorded the first video of little Ayman, named after his slain dad:

Mr al-Jadi was filmed earlier on the day of his death, talking about his wife’s imminent delivery:

Israel has murdered more than two hundred journalists in Gaza during its genocide, more than in any other war or conflict. Keir Starmer has not mentioned, let alone condemned, the slaughter, and has even claimed to be a protector of journalists – instead waging war on UK journalists who expose Israel’s crimes – while also denying Israel’s genocide and providing material military support to the terror state.

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