Al Mayadeen family pays final respects to Farah & Rabih
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Sheikh Maher Hammoud, the head of the World Union of Muslim Scholars described Farah and Rabih as martyrs on the path of Al-Quds, akin to the Resistance's fallen martyrs.
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Sheikh Maher Hammoud leads prayers before the coffins of colleagues Farah Omar and Rabih Me'mari, November 22, 2023, Al Mayadeen HQ, Beirut. (AP)
The funeral processions for our martyred colleagues Farah Omar and Rabih Me'mari started this morning at Al Mayadeen's HQ in Beirut.
The remains of photojournalist Rabih Me'mari were laid to rest in the southern suburb of Beirut, while Farah Omar's remains are set to be laid to rest in her hometown of Machghara in West Bekaa.
#AlMayadeen's family shared its last goodbye today with its martyrs, #FarahOmar and #RabihMemari, at the network's headquarters.#Lebanon pic.twitter.com/RVxszWbxoE
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 22, 2023
During the funeral procession, the head of the World Union of Resistance Scholars, Sheikh Maher Hammoud led the funeral prayers before the coffins of Farah Omar and Rabih Me'mari.
The President of the World Union of Resistance Scholars, Sheikh Maher Hammoud, leads the funeral prayer for the martyrs #FarahOmar and #RabihMemari at #AlMayadeen's headquarters. https://t.co/ptwtsLrEqB
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 22, 2023
He pronounced them "martyrs on the path to Al-Quds" akin to the fallen fighters of the Lebanese Resistance.
Manal Jaafar, Rabih's wife, and also a colleague at #AlMayadeen, bid her final farewell to her husband today at the funeral procession held at Al Mayadeen's headquarters.#RabihMemari #Lebanon pic.twitter.com/xlMLKNDaQI
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 22, 2023
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon, Farah Omar, alongside photojournalist Rabih Me'mari, were martyred on Tuesday by an Israeli drone that deliberately targeted them.
Our beloved colleagues consistently reported on Israeli atrocities in southern Lebanon despite Israeli threats. These two journalists were united in a bond forged by their dedication, bravery, and, ultimately, their sacrifice.
They have ascended as two new martyrs, true heroes, performing their journalistic duties to expose the Israeli occupation's crimes during the brutal Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.
Read more: 'Israel' deliberately kills Al Mayadeen's crew in South Lebanon
Who is Farah Omar?
Farah Hisham Omar, 25, was born on June 18, 1998, and is from Machghara in the Beqaa Valley of Lebanon.
She joined Al Mayadeen in 2021 as a news editor and correspondent and was pursuing her Master's degree in journalism and media from the Lebanese University.
Farah participated in several coverages with Al Mayadeen, including the coverage of the Lebanese parliamentary elections in 2022 and the coverage of the Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections in May of this year.
Farah also worked as a producer for the "Ala Fekra" segment in Al Mayadeen Online, addressing various issues related to the developments in Lebanon.
Read more: Killing of Al Mayadeen journalists evidence of special role: Iran's FM
Known for her bravery, Farah insisted on covering the unfolding events in southern Lebanon, conveying the truth, and giving the ultimate sacrifice in pursuit of her message.
Who is Rabih Me'mari ?
Rabih Me'mari, 44, was born on January 1, 1979, and hails from Tripoli, northern Lebanon.
Rabih was married to Manal Jaafar, who also works at Al Mayadeen Media Network, with whom he has two children, Rami (4) and Maria (2).
Me'mari joined Al Mayadeen shortly after its launch in July 2012 as a photojournalist, with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Known for his professional commitment and mastery of photography, he was part of Al Mayadeen's most important and tense coverages.
He accompanied Al Mayadeen's team from the beginning of the channel's coverage of events in southern Lebanon, returning to Beirut on rotation with his colleagues. However, he insisted on returning to Southern Lebanon to perform his duty on the frontlines until he was martyred today while covering the Israeli aggression in South Lebanon.
Read more: Parents of Al Mayadeen's martyrs bid them farewell at HQs
![In a 2021 interview with Frontline by former US special representative James Jeffrey, he says he had "engaged with [HTS] via backchannels while serving in President Trump’s State Department. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)](https://alpha-en-media.almayadeen.net/media/image/2024/12/21/b4a69f2e-8682-43e4-9d37-49482b304ab3/3.png?v=2&format=webp "In a 2021 interview with Frontline by former US special representative James Jeffrey, he says he had \"engaged with [HTS] via backchannels while serving in President Trump’s State Department. (Al Mayadeen English; Illustrated by Batoul Chamas)")
