Motaz Azaiza Named GQ Middle East’s Man of the Year 2023

With the year drawing to a close, GQ Middle East has chosen Motaz Azaiza as Man of the Year.

Over the course of recent weeks, the Palestinian photojournalist became a global figure, a vehicle of resilience, and the embodiment of hope for the people of Gaza and for the rest of us around the world. His work personifies the power of digital activism, and his humanity is an important reminder that bravery appears in many forms. Sometimes we choose it, other times it chooses us, and in the case of Azaiza, choice wasn’t even an option.

Prior to October, Azaiza’s Instagram account had only a few thousand followers. Now, through the window he continues to show the world, Motaz has amassed millions who watch and pray with his every move. What he captures, has captured us and galvanizes the rest of us to be bold in the face of opposition.

As he continues to bravely speak truth to power, we pray for his safety and for those around him.

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