This is how Shani Louk's family asked for her to be remembered. Smiling and alive. The biggest photojournalism competition in the world decided to trample on the family's wishes in favor of giving a photo of Shani's mutilated body a prestigious award. She wasn't even named in the caption. Among the photographers honored is Ali Mahmud, the AP freelancer who came under fire for logging photos during the early hours of October 7th, indicating previous knowledge of Hamas's brutal attack. Photos showing violence and death can be newsworthy or important when they humanize the dead or galvanize the public. The "winning" photo does neither; it only further dehumanizes Shani, retraumatizes her family, and legitimizes Hamas's actions under the guise of journalistic neutrality. No one should be rewarded on the backs of murdered women. Rest in power Shani Louk, we'll remember you as the beautiful soul you were.
@HenMazzig Yes it is gross how people fantasise about her being raped
@HenMazzig I don't even need a caption. we all know
@HenMazzig Blame Bibi for forcing all Israeli citizens into IDF.Also tanks of helicopters,not Hamas probably killed her.If Hamas killed her it because they were forced to as their lives in imminent danger.
@HenMazzig Wonder where @AP's newest Hamas sublease is at? @IDF apnews.com/article/israel…
@HenMazzig She was a hostage in occupied Palestine by @Israel Hamas tried to save her
@HenMazzig @ProfJeffKenner RIP Shani. Your light will always illuminate.
@HenMazzig Shani will always be remembered by me for her radiant smile from which her inner beauty radiates.
@HenMazzig The AP award is a bloody shame and sickening. May her memory forever be a blessing ❤️