The 25-year-old’s name is known across the world as he documented, on the ground and at great risk, the war in Gaza on his social media.
He quickly garnered almost 18 million followers on his Instagram page as he detailed, via images and videos, the crisis and devastation caused by the ongoing violence being inflicted on people in Palestine.
Photos by George Sweeney/Derry Journal.
1. There was a large turnout at Free Derry Wall to welcome Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza to Derry on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney
There was a large turnout at Free Derry Wall to welcome Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza to Derry on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
2. Crowds gather in Guildhall Square, on Thursday afternoon, to hear Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza. Photo: George Sweeney
Crowds gather in Guildhall Square, on Thursday afternoon, to hear Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
3. Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza speaking at Free Derry Wall on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney
Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza speaking at Free Derry Wall on Thursday afternoon. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney
4. Crowds gather in Guildhall Square, on Thursday afternoon, to hear Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza. Photo: George Sweeney
Crowds gather in Guildhall Square, on Thursday afternoon, to hear Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza. Photo: George Sweeney Photo: George Sweeney