Al Jazeera journalist dedicates Emmy Award to journalists killed in Gaza

John Rushing, a correspondent for Al Jazeera English's Fault Lines, made a moving speech while accepting a News Emmy award for the team's film "Kids Under Fire". During the speech, Rushing stated "the irony of accepting an award for covering a genocide from the very country than enables that genocide," and dedicated the "Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage" to the journalists slain in Gaza by Israel. The documentary was filmed throughout the genocide in Gaza and covers the story of American doctors who volunteered in the Strip witnessing a pattern of children being shot by Israeli forces. He ended his speech by emphasising how there are "no free people without a free press", condemning the co-opting by oligarchs of the journalism industry. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0fZh5SBxxMNYdg0VzRFkg/join Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/MiddleEastEye Like us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/MiddleEastEye Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MiddleEastEye