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Nour Ayad
Editor-in-Chief
Former Al Jazeera correspondent. 18 years in Middle East journalism. Based in Doha.
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Rania Al-Sharif
Senior Correspondent
Embedded reporter specialising in health systems and civilian impact. Based in Cairo.
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Khalil Nassar
Photo & Field Editor
Award-winning photojournalist. Documented three major conflicts over 12 years.
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Dina Mahmoud
Investigations Editor
Investigative journalist and data specialist. Formerly of The Guardian's investigations unit.
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— Nour Ayad, Editor-in-Chief, Gaza Central
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