Picture of murdered woman's body with Hamas terrorists wins 'prestigious' award, angering Jewish community
Controversy over university award-winning photo of Hamas victim sparks backlash.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
A university faced backlash for awarding a prize to a photo of Shani Louk, a victim of Hamas terrorists. The photo, part of a series that won an award, sparked controversy online for its depiction of Louk’s body. Social media influencers and some individuals criticized the release of the images, questioning their newsworthiness and impact. Allegations were made that journalists had prior knowledge of the attack, which news outlets denied. The Associated Press defended its coverage, stating it had no advance knowledge and highlighting the importance of documenting global events. Some condemned the publication of the photo as disrespectful and dehumanizing, emphasizing the need for sensitivity in such circumstances.