Tel Aviv: After a deal was reached between Israel and militant group Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of prisoners, Palestinian journalist Anas Al-Sharif celebrated the much-awaited news in a unique style. He removed his helmet and bulletproof press vest. Notably, journalists reporting in war zones wear this armour for their safety.
The video of the incident is doing rounds on social media. Al-Sharif works for Al Jazeera. In the video, the Al Jazeera journalist could be seen removing his helmet and bullet-proof vest while reporting about the ceasefire.
“Now, I can finally take off this helmet that has exhausted me throughout this period. And also, this vest, which became a part of my body over this long time, always accompanying me,” the journalist could be heard saying on camera.
“Now, we announce here, from this place in the middle of Gaza City, this ceasefire announcement for the people and residents of the Gaza Strip who have been subjected to a war of genocide, endured bombings and forcible displacement from this place here where I stand,” he reported he added.
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