Omar Ashtawy 2025 Ian Parry Photojournalism Grant
Omar Ashtawy 2025 Save The Children Commission
Tents sheltering internally displaced Palestinians are seen amid war-damaged infrastructure in Gaza City, on June 15, 2025.
Internally displaced Palestinians carry bags of flour near a food distribution point in Zikim, northern Gaza Strip, on July 30, 2025.
Humanitarian aid parcels are parachuted onto partially destroyed buildings near the Sudanese area in northern Gaza Strip, on August 6, 2025.
Palestinians displaced southwards during the conflict return to their homes in northern Gaza amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in Gaza City, on January 27, 2025.
The mother of Khaled Al-Shinbari, a Palestinian teenager killed by Israeli fire while seeking aid in northern Gaza, holds his shoes during his funeral at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on August 28, 2025. Relatives react in grief beside her.
Palestinians carry an injured woman rescued from rubble following an Israeli strike on a house in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, on April 13, 2025.
Hossam Azzam holds the body of his child, Amir, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, on July 15, 2025.
Nine-year-old Maryam Abdulaziz Mahmoud Davvas, sheltering with her family in Gaza City due to ongoing Israeli attacks, has become unable to walk due to severe malnutrition, on July 31, 2025.
Displaced Palestinians, including women and children, struggle for food during a distribution in Jabalia camp, northern Gaza Strip, on May 14, 2025.
A displaced Palestinian girl looks at a partially destroyed tower block housing displaced families in Gaza City, northern Gaza Strip, on June 14, 2025.
A Palestinian mother holds the body of her son during his funeral at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting civilians in the city center, on April 28, 2025.
A Palestinian girl embraces her sister during the funeral of their brother at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the city, on June 21, 2025.
About the work
"Fragments of Gaza: War, Hunger, and Displacement" captures the human toll of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip. Through a series of powerful images, the project documents the devastation of homes and infrastructure, the anguish of families mourning their loved ones, the struggles of displaced populations, and the harrowing reality of hunger and malnutrition. This visual narrative seeks to give voice to the resilience and suffering of those caught in the midst of war, offering a stark and intimate portrayal of life under siege.
About the Photographer
Omar Naaman Ashtawy is a Palestinian photojournalist based in the Gaza Strip. He works with APA Images, where he documents breaking news, field developments, and human stories from one of the most challenging regions in the world.
Omar has covered some of the most significant events in recent Palestinian history, including the 2021 war on Gaza and the ongoing 2023 war, capturing powerful images that convey both the devastation of conflict and the resilience of the people. His photographs have been widely published by leading international newspapers, magazines, and media outlets.
In addition to his work with APA Images, Omar has contributed as a freelance photographer for major international news agencies such as The Associated Press (AP), Reuters, and Deutsche Presse-Agentur (DPA). His collaborations with these agencies highlight his professionalism and ability to deliver impactful visuals under extreme conditions.
Beyond conflict coverage, Omar has worked with international organizations, most notably the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), documenting their development and humanitarian activities in Gaza. Through his lens, he tells stories that combine journalistic integrity with a deep sense of humanity.
Omar continues to dedicate his career to visual storytelling, using photography as a powerful tool to inform global audiences, raise awareness, and preserve historical memory.