Al Mayadeen's Farah and Rabih, the voices that will not be silenced
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Al Mayadeen's correspondent, Farah Omar, alongside cameraman Rabih Me'mari, ascended as two new martyrs, true heroes, on the path of conveying the message and performing journalistic duties during the Israeli brutal aggression in the Gaza Strip and southern Lebanon.
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Farah Omar and Rabih Me'mari, Al Mayadeen's martyrs and heroes who will never be silence. (Al Mayadeen)
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon, Farah Omar, alongside photojournalist Rabih Me'mari, were martyred today by an Israeli bombing that deliberately targeted them after they had just finished their live broadcast.
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.
This was Farah Omar's last message before "Israel" killed her. Farah was documenting Israeli crimes and attacks on South #Lebanon until the last minute.#AlMayadeen pic.twitter.com/yFhU5Ipl8X
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 21, 2023
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.
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.
This was Farah Omar's last message before "Israel" killed her. Farah was documenting Israeli crimes and attacks on South #Lebanon until the last minute.#AlMayadeen pic.twitter.com/yFhU5Ipl8X
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 21, 2023
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.
