As a ceasefire in Gaza took hold in January, Anas Al-Sharif began removing his protective gear live on television, piece by piece, while a jubilant crowd cheered, hoping the day marked the end of the suffering of 2 million Palestinians in the enclave.

Sharif was killed in a targeted Israeli airstrike in Gaza City on Sunday, alongside four of his colleagues.Before his death, the 28-year-old had prepared a final message to be released posthumously.“This is my will and my final message.

Israel's military targeted and killed five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza on Sunday, including Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif.