Peabody awards two exclusive Al Jazeera documentaries on Gaza war carnage
Al Jazeera Media Network has been honoured with two prestigious Peabody Awards, one of the most esteemed accolades in broadcast storytelling. The awards recognise the Al Jazeera English Fault Lines documentary ' The Night Won't End ' in the News & Documentary category, and the Al Jazeera English Digital film ' One Day in Gaza ' from the series Close Up, in the Interactive & Immersive category.
The Peabody announcement was made on 1 May 2025, ahead of its 85th annual ceremony in Los Angeles, on 1 June 2025.
Al Jazeera English Fault Lines documentary 'The Night Won't End' uncovers the tragic human cost of war. It depicts the realities of the unrelenting Israeli bombing campaign, the unsafe 'safe zones,' and arbitrary executions through the eyes of three families during the initial 15 months of the war.
The film investigates the death of five-year-old Hind Rajab, who was waiting to be rescued from a car where her family members had already been gunned down. Two medics dispatched to rescue her were also killed, as verified by a forensic watchdog agency.
Laila Al-Arian, Executive Producer of Fault Lines, stated, 'No single piece can fully capture the scale of the atrocities in Gaza, but we aimed through investigative journalism and on the ground storytelling to offer a glimpse of what life has been like. We are honoured by this recognition because it helps bring more attention to a continuing story the world needs to see. Though we filmed this over a year ago, the horrors we documented remain a daily reality for more than 2 million Palestinians in Gaza.'
To date, The Night Won't End has garnered multiple awards, including the coveted International Current Affairs category at the Royal Television Society Awards in the United Kingdom, the Overseas Press Club prize for best TV, video or documentary about international affairs, and the long-form award from the Centre for Information Resilience Open-Source Film Awards.
The 'One Day in Gaza' from the series Close Up is a compilation of videos recorded by ten individuals in Gaza, who were asked to document moments throughout their day, thereby helping viewers understand the immense hardships and constant dangers faced by everyday Palestinians living under the constant bombardment in Gaza.
Juan Carlos Van Meek, Director of Digital Innovation and Programming, expressed his gratitude for the team winning the Peabody Award stating, 'I am immensely proud of our team's relentless efforts in amplifying the humanity of Palestinians living in Gaza under constant bombardment. Through the brave voices of ordinary people on the ground, we have captivated millions of viewers and helped sustain global attention on the ongoing genocide, ensuring their stories are not forgotten.'
The recognition of these documentaries underscores Al Jazeera's commitment to highlighting the profound human experiences amidst conflict. As the situation in Gaza continues to unfold, The Network remains dedicated to shedding light on the stories that matter, ensuring that the voices of those affected are heard on a global platform.
The George Foster Peabody Award is given annually by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia to honor "distinguished achievement and meritorious service" by individuals, networks, stations, and organizations in the media industry.
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