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
Allah knows I gave every effort and all my strength to be a support and a voice for my…
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15 IAS officers transferred in Haryana
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.
Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.
Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.
Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.
Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.
