Shani Louk's father says it's "good" that shocking picture of her body won prize
Controversy surrounds award for graphic photo of Shani Louk’s corpse in Gaza.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read

The father of Shani Louk has defended the award of a prize for a graphic photograph showing her corpse being taken into Gaza by terrorists, stating that it is an important historical documentation. The photo, which was part of a collection of images from the Israel-Hamas war, sparked controversy online. While some believe the award is necessary for informing future generations, Shani’s friend criticized it as unethical and called for it to be kept private. A petition urging the sponsors to denounce the award has gained over 22,000 signatures.