Sara Qudah

Sara Qudah is the Regional Director for Middle East and North Africa of the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Setting the record straight on CPJ and Palestinian journalists

The CPJ's public methodology, independent research and commitment to evidence are at the heart of its work, writes MENA Regional Director Sara Qudah.

01 July, 2026

We had Amal Khalil by the grip of her hand

Amal Khalil’s death beneath a building struck by Israel exposes how the laws meant to protect journalists collapse under fire, writes Sara Qudah.

24 April, 2026

Anas al-Sharif's murder silences countless stories from Gaza

Journalists like Anas al-Sharif who report the truth in Gaza to the world & are targeted by Israel deserve protection, not just sympathy, writes Sara Qudah.

14 August, 2025