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　　Fadi Thabet, a photographer and human rights activist, was born in the central area of the Gaza Strip in 1978. He believes that any work that does not serve a cause is dull work that cannot cross borders to reach the world. He is an art education teacher who works with children who have lived through the nightmares of war in Gaza, to heal their traumas through artistic expression, supporting them with guidance to overcome the effects of war and living in camps.

　　During the genocide, in common with his media colleagues, Thabet has faced significant risks while attempting to document events in the areas of the worst bombings and destruction, using his media skills to convey the true picture of what is happening on the ground to civilians and their infrastructure, bringing the voices of violated Palestinians to global attention. He has continued his work despite threats from the Israeli military and the dangers surrounding him.

　　He has been approached many times to publish his work in the Israeli press, but he has always refused, saying, “I will not search for fame and limelight at the expense of my cause, my homeland, and my Arab nationalism.”

　　He has won several awards for his photographs, including the gold medal in the Watani al-Akbar competition and the Abdul Razzaq Badran Award,* validating the artistic quality of his production. His work documents daily life in Gaza, the life of ordinary people, highlighting the layers of suffering during the wars and the genocide but also shining a light on moments of hope and beauty. He captures the expressions, dreams, and hopes of both children and adults in Gaza. He believes that a true photographer is one who connects with people and their issues, working to reflect their relationship with the world around them.

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　　*This award is named after Abdul Razzaq Badran who was one of the Arab pioneers in the field of introducing modern photography and early applied arts to Palestine, Kuwait, and Jordan.