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'''Motaz Hilal Azaiza''' (Arabic: معتز هلال عزايزة; born 30 January 1999) is an [[Arab]] [[Muslim]] Palestinian photojournalist from [[Gaza]], [[UNRWA]] affiliated, known for his coverage of the [[Oct 7 War]] and his large social media following. In 2023, he was named ''GQ Middle East'''s Man of the Year, and one of his photographs was selected among ''Time'' magazine's top 10 photographs of 2023. He was also included on ''Time'''s list of the ''Time 100|100 most influential people of 2024.''
'''Motaz Hilal Azaiza''' (Arabic: معتز هلال عزايزة; born 30 January 1999) is an [[Arab]] [[Muslim]] Palestinian photojournalist from [[Gaza]], [[UNRWA]] affiliated, known for his coverage of the [[Oct 7 War]] and his large social media following. In 2023, he was named ''GQ Middle East''s Man of the Year, and one of his photographs was selected among ''Time'' magazine's top 10 photographs of 2023. He was also included on ''Time''s list of the ''Time 100|100 most influential people of 2024.''
Azaiza's wartime photography received international attention. In September 2026, publications reported on remarks he made during an Arabic-language podcast interview concerning the October 7 attacks, beating Israeli hostages, media controls in Gaza, aid campaigns, Palestinians self inflicted injuries for money from Hamas, his political affiliations, and the conduct of Palestinians during the war. In the interview, Azaiza discussed his past affiliation with [[Hamas]] and subsequent affiliation with [[Fatah]], as well as his experiences working as a photographer and documenting events in Gaza.
Azaiza's wartime photography received international attention. In September 2026, publications reported on remarks he made during an Arabic-language podcast interview concerning the October 7 attacks, beating Israeli hostages, media controls in Gaza, aid campaigns, Palestinians self inflicted injuries for money from Hamas, his political affiliations, and the conduct of Palestinians during the war. In the interview, Azaiza discussed his past affiliation with [[Hamas]] and subsequent affiliation with [[Fatah]], as well as his experiences working as a photographer and documenting events in Gaza.