Mohammad Sherri

Their life

Mohammad Sherri was a Lebanese journalist working with Al Manar TV, where he served as the head of political programming. He was considered one of the channel’s prominent media figures and contributed to political and conflict-related coverage in Lebanon.

Mohammad Sherri was a senior journalist and the head of political programming at Al Manar TV, a broadcaster affiliated with Hezbollah. He played a significant role in shaping political content and media narratives within the organization. Known among colleagues as an experienced and influential media professional, he worked in a highly sensitive and politically charged environment. His position placed him at the center of regional media coverage during ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite the risks associated with working in such a context, he continued his role in journalism until his death. His killing, along with that of his wife, has been cited by media watchdog groups as part of a concerning pattern affecting journalists in conflict zones.

How they died

Mohammad Sherri was killed in an Israeli air strike that targeted a residential building in Beirut where he lived with his family. The strike occurred during a renewed Israeli military offensive in Lebanon linked to escalating regional conflict.

Mohammad Sherri died when an Israeli air strike hit the residential building in which he was living with his family in central Beirut. The strike occurred in the morning and resulted in the destruction of part of the building, causing fatal injuries to Sherri and his wife. He was not reported to be engaged in active field reporting at the time but was inside his home. The attack took place amid an intensified Israeli campaign against Hezbollah-linked targets in Lebanon. While Israel acknowledged the broader operation, specific justification for this strike has not been publicly detailed, and the case has been reported as under investigation. His death has raised concerns among press freedom organizations about the safety of journalists in conflict zones.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Mohammad Sherri, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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