Photo of Hamas terrorists parading Shani Louk's body wins top award, sparking outrage
Controversial image of Hamas parade wins photography award, sparking backlash and legal action.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
An image of Hamas terrorists parading a slain woman’s body through the streets of Gaza won a prestigious photo-of-the-year prize, causing fierce criticism. The photo, part of a collection that helped the Associated Press win an award, depicted 23-year-old Shani Louk, a victim of a Hamas attack. Social media backlash denounced the use of Louk’s image, seen as offensive to Jewish life. The award organizers faced criticism for posting the photo and not respecting Louk’s memory. Allegations were made against the freelance photojournalist who captured the image, with legal action taken against AP by some survivors.