Four Palestinian photographers for AFP were named finalists for their coverage from Gaza in the Pulitzer Prize, a top award in US journalism.
The photographers, Mahmud Hams, Omar Al-Qattaa, Said Khatib, and Bashar Taleb, were finalists in the Breaking News Photography category.
The award jury, presenting the prizes Monday in New York, commended their "powerful images" documenting the situation in Gaza.
They noted the photographers' work captured "the enduring humanity of the people of Gaza amid widespread destruction and loss."
The Pulitzer nomination follows other recognition for Hams this past year, including the News award at the Visa pour l'Image festival and the Bayeux Calvados Prize for war correspondents.
AFP has maintained continuous coverage of the conflict in Gaza since Hamas launched its attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. Teams are stationed on both sides of the border.
AFP's local journalists work in perilous settings in Gaza to report on the impact of the conflict on civilians.
Few journalists have been able to cross into Gaza, which borders Israel and Egypt, since the start of the conflict.
AFP global news director Phil Chetwynd issued a statement saying the nomination honored the photographers' talent and bravery. He said it also recognized AFP's commitment to documenting events accurately.
"We are deeply grateful to Mahmud, Omar, Said, and Bashar, whose work gives voice to those caught in the heart of the conflict," Chetwynd said.
