Gaza Journalist Mariam Dagga Leaves Final Message for Son Before Death in Hospital Attack

Gaza Journalist Mariam Dagga Leaves Final Message for Son Before Death in Hospital Attack

Gaza City, August 25, 2025 — Mariam Dagga, a Palestinian journalist covering events in Gaza, was tragically killed in an Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital on August 25. Known for her courage and dedication to reporting from conflict zones, Dagga had anticipated the risks of her profession and took steps to leave a final message for her loved ones.

Before her death, Dagga entrusted a written will to a close friend, an NBC News cameraman, instructing that it be shared publicly in the event that she did not survive. The document included a heartfelt message to her 13-year-old son, Gaith, expressing love, hope, and guidance for his future.

Dagga’s message reflects both the personal and professional challenges she faced as a journalist reporting from a region under constant threat. Friends and colleagues describe her as fearless, compassionate, and deeply committed to telling the stories of those affected by conflict.

Her death has prompted widespread grief across the journalistic community and the Gaza Strip, highlighting the dangers faced by reporters in conflict zones and the sacrifices they make to ensure that the world witnesses the realities of war.

The NBC News cameraman, honoring Dagga’s wishes, has shared portions of her will with international media, ensuring that her words to Gaith and her family are preserved. Many have noted that her final message underscores the human cost of the ongoing conflict, particularly for children like Gaith who are left to cope with the loss of a parent.