Saleh Al-Jafarawi

Some Lesser Known Facts About Saleh Al-Jafarawi

• Before he became a journalist and an influencer, he was an accomplished table tennis player in his college.

• In 2019, he began his professional career as a freelance journalist and photographer.

• In 2023, he became known for his on-the-ground coverage of the Israeli assault on Gaza. He became a media symbol, capturing scenes of destruction and human suffering through his lens, garnering millions of views on social media.

• In February 2024, he was injured by Israeli drones while covering a hospital evacuation.

• His videos racked up millions of views on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube during the war in the Gaza Strip.

  

• In 2024, Saleh led a fundraising campaign that raised over $2 million in six hours for the reconstruction of Al-Nasr Children’s Hospital in Gaza. However, the Gaza Ministry of Health accused him of fraud and misappropriation of funds, alleging that he had stolen the donations.

• In March 2025, Saleh’s Instagram account was suspended indefinitely, which forced him to use a backup account to continue his online presence. This move was speculated to be linked to his controversial content and the political sensitivities surrounding his posts.