A member of a staff supporting a Canadian-Palestinian man documenting humanitarian efforts throughout the Israel-Hamas conflict says family members have misplaced contact with the citizen journalist in Gaza.
Zaheera Soomar says Mansour Shouman was final heard from final Sunday.
Her contacts abroad informed Soomar on Monday and Tuesday that Shouman was seen on the Nasser Hospital alongside the southern Gaza strip however was headed for close by Rafah.
Soomar says three eyewitnesses informed the group supporting Shouman he was taken Tuesday by Israel Defence Forces on the best way to Rafah, allegations that haven’t been confirmed.
World Affairs Canada says it’s conscious of a Canadian who’s lacking in Gaza and can proceed to watch the state of affairs intently and stay in touch with their household.
Shouman beforehand accomplished oil and gasoline consulting work in Calgary and is the daddy of 5 youngsters who left Gaza together with his spouse final yr.
Soomar says Shouman stayed behind as a result of he felt an obligation to doc the conflict and its ramifications.
This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 28, 2024.
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