Do not forget Gaza: Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif’s final message shared after his death
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Gaza City: Hours after Al Jazeera Arabic’s Gaza correspondent Anas al-Sharif was killed in an Israeli airstrike near Al-Shifa Hospital, his final message, written months earlier, was posted on his X account.
The targeted strike, which also claimed the lives of four other journalists, was confirmed by the Israeli army, which alleged that al-Sharif had been a Hamas member involved in launching rockets at Israel. The veteran journalist, who had received repeated threats for his coverage of the Israeli assault on Gaza, was known for reporting extensively on the humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
In his farewell message, al-Sharif reflected on his life in Jabalia refugee camp, his hopes of returning to his ancestral home in Asqalan (Al-Majdal), and his commitment to conveying the truth “without distortion or falsification.” He entrusted the world with the cause of Palestine, calling it “the jewel of the Muslim world and the pulse of every free heart,” and urged people not to be silenced by chains or borders.
Addressing his family directly, he expressed deep love for his daughter Sham, son Salah, mother, and wife, describing their resilience and sacrifices. He asked that they be supported in his absence.
“If my words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice,” he wrote, adding a final plea: “Do not forget Gaza… And do not forget me in your good prayers for forgiveness and acceptance.”
Al-Sharif concluded by affirming his steadfastness on his principles and his hope to be accepted among the martyrs.
The April 6, 2025 letter has now become a testament to his lifelong commitment to the Palestinian cause.
This is my will and my final message. If these words reach you, know that Israel has succeeded in killing me and silencing my voice. First, peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy and blessings.
— أنس الشريف Anas Al-Sharif (@AnasAlSharif0) August 10, 2025
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Dense fog disrupts operations at Delhi airport; 228 flights cancelled, 5 diverted
New Delhi (PTI): Dense fog disrupted flight operations at Delhi Airport on Monday, with various airlines cancelling 228 flights and diverting five to nearby airports due to low visibility, an official said.
However, except for Air India, which had in an X post in the morning announced the cancellation of some 40 flights, no other airlines, including crisis-hit IndiGo, shared the numbers of their cancelled or delayed flights.
"As many as 228 flights -- 131 departures and 97 arrivals-- have been cancelled due to low visibility, so far," the airport official said.
In addition to this, five flights have been diverted so far, he said.
Earlier, the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), in a statement, said, "Our on-ground officials are working closely with all stakeholders to assist passengers and provide necessary support across Terminals.
"Low visibility (below minima), due to dense fog, has severely impacted operations at Delhi and other airports across northern India, which is unfortunately beyond our control," IndiGo said in a statement.
As operations are adjusted to prevailing weather conditions, some flights may experience delays, while a few others may be proactively cancelled during the day to prioritise safety and minimise extended waiting at the airport, the airline said in a statement.
IndiGo, however, did not say how many of its flights were cancelled or delayed.
The airline said its teams are "closely monitoring" the situation and coordinating with Delhi airport.
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IndiGo also said it issued advisories to its customers and "proactively" informing them, to minimise inconvenience.
“Poor visibility due to dense fog in Delhi this morning has impacted flight operations for all airlines. We are closely monitoring conditions and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so,” Air India said in a post on X in the morning.
It also said that some flights have been cancelled In the interest of safety, and to avoid prolonged uncertainty for the guests, while listing out some 40 arrivals and departures that it had cancelled for the day.
Delhi airport is the country's busiest, handling around 1,300 flight movements daily.
