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Gaza’s ‘eyes and ears’ filmed hostages being beaten on Oct. 7. Then he hid the tape

By Arie Blitz
Published September 24, 2026 7:00am ET
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Time once called Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza the world’s “eyes and ears” in Gaza.

There is an uncomfortable irony in that description now.

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Ethics Gaza Hamas Hostages Israel Journalism Media October 7 Terrorism War Crimes