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Palestinian photographer based in Istanbul,Turkey.

I'm covering the Syrian conflict since 2012 till now and I had covered some issues around the Middle East including Gaza–Israel conflict 2008-2013, the news and clashes in Egypt 2011-2012, Gaza/Israel November's war 2012, and the news from Turkey such as the Turkish presidential election in 2014.

One of my photos during the war on Gaza on 2012 "Operation Pillar of Defense" has won first place in the "UN Correspondents Association" in 2013,
I was nominated for UNICEF Photo of the Year Award 2013,
I was selected to participate in the Noor-Nikon masterclass for documentary photography. 2014.
I had awarded the 3rd best news photographer in 2011 by the Thomson Foundation.
Finalist of Tumbhi Award "Indian" in 2012.
Finalist of American Echo Award for photojournalism "2012"

My works has featured prominently in International media such as the TIME, Wall Street Journal, The Telegraph, The Guardian, News Week, United Press International, Zenith Magazine, Corbis, MSN Photos, Al-Ahram Weekly newspaper, Al-Jazeera America, Egypt Independent Newspaper, Sipa Agency, Wostok Press, NurPhoto Agency, Barcroft Media, and ZumaPress.

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Thousands of Syrians Flee Tal-Abyad

Akçakale, Turkey

Thousands of Syrian refugees have fled to Turkey as the battle between the YPG and Islamic State militants for the Syrian town of Tal Abyad rages.

"YPG and Brigades of Raqqa rebels came from Kobane from the west of Tal Abyad to surround Tal Abyad to take ISIS positions," Hassan, a Syrian man from Tal Abyad who left a few days ago said. “Some groups from FSA are currently in Turkey and are ready to re-enter Syria to fight against ISIS. We would like to re-enter to fight side by side the Kurdish fighters, but they refused our support,” he adds.

"The attacks started 2 weeks ago with airstrikes from the international coalition, and then the Kurdish fighters side by side with some groups of the FSA started fighting ISIS on the ground in order to reach center of Tel Abyad," said Mohammed from Tel Abyad, who was forced to flee.

Carrying whatever possessions they could, and with their children in tow, families flooded through the Turkish border at Akcakale after Turkish authorities reopened the border, previously closed - and across which ISIS militants and Turkish military men looked on at eachother from only yards away. Many of those attemting to escape were forced at gunpoint by ISIS militants to turn back.

There had earlier been chaotic scenes as some of the refugees crossed the border illegally through holes in fences, prompting rapid intervention from the Turkish army. Turkey had for several days been blocking the Syrians from entering Turkey, saying it would only allow them into the country in the event of a humanitarian tragedy.

"I have all my family in Tel Abyad, my father, mother, sisters and brothers all of them are under fire from all parties on the ground, ISIS, FSA, YPG and the international coalition," a woman from Raqqa said.

"There was a pregnant woman and she gave birth while she was waiting for the opening of the Turkish-Syrian border 4 days ago," Aysha, 60-year-old, Syrian woman from Raqqa who left Tal Abyad a week ago said.

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Akcakale Crossing 24

Akçakale, Turkey

A Syrian man carries his child as they arrive the Turkish border of Akcakale after they fled the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

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Akçakale, Turkey

Syrians are crossing the Turkish border of Akcakale after they fled the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad. "The attacks started 2 weeks ago with airstrikes from the international coalition," a man said, flanked by his young son. "Then the Kurdish fighters side by side with factions of the FSA started fighting ISIS on the ground in order to reach center of Tel Abyad."

Akcakale Crossing 22

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrians are crossing the Turkish border of Akcakale after they fled the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

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Akçakale, Turkey

Syrians stand near by the border and watching smoke from a U.S.-led airstrike rises over the outskirts of Tal Abyad. "The people fled Tal Abyad from the fighting between ISIS and YPG as there is progress to the Kurdish fighters and the international coalition airstrikes," one of the men says.

Akcakale Crossing 21

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian children are crossing the Turkish crossing border of Akcakale after they fled the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

Akcakale Crossing 19

Akçakale, Turkey

A Syrian woman carries her child while she is crossing from the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to Akcakale town in the southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 18

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees are crossing into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to in Akcakale town in the southeastern Turkey.

"There was a pregnant woman and she gave birth while she was waiting for the opening of the Turkish-Syrian border 4 days ago," Aysha, 60-year-old, Syrian woman from Raqqa who left Tal Abyad a week ago said.

Akcakale Crossing 17

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees are crossing into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to in Akcakale town in the southeastern Turkey.

"Bashar Al Assad is in Damascus, not in Tal-Abyad," said Fatima, a Syrian woman from Raqqa. "They should go there and fight against him in Damascus, instead of Tal-Abyad!”

Akcakale Crossing 16

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees are crossing into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to in Akcakale town in the southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 15

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees are crossing into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to in Akcakale town in the southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 13

Akçakale, Turkey

A Syrian man carries his baby while they are crossing into Turkey from the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, near Akcakale in Sanliurfa.

Akcakale Crossing 14

Akçakale, Turkey

A Turkish soldier stands guard the border as the Syrian refugees wait for transportation before crossing into Turkey from the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, near Akcakale in Sanliurfa.

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Akçakale, Turkey

A Turkish policeman carries a Syrian baby while they are crossing into Turkey from the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, near Akcakale in Sanliurfa.

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Akçakale, Turkey

Turkish soldiers stand guard the border as the Syrian refugees wait for transportation before crossing into Turkey from the Syrian town of Tal Abyad, near Akcakale in Sanliurfa.

Akcakale Crossing 10

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees cross into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from Syria in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 08

Akçakale, Turkey

A Turkish solider helps a Syrian family in crossing the border into Turkey near the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

Akcakale Crossing 09

Akçakale, Turkey

A Turkish solider helps a Syrian family in crossing the border into Turkey near the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

Akcakale Crossing 07

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees cross into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from Syria in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey.

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Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees cross into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from Syria in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 04

Akçakale, Turkey

A Turkish solider helps a Syrian family in crossing the border near the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad.

Akcakale Crossing 05

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrian refugees cross into Turkey after breaking the border fence and crossing from Syria in Akcakale, Sanliurfa province, southeastern Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 03

Akçakale, Turkey

People are waiting their relatives and Syrians to enter from Tal-Abyad to Turkey.

Akcakale Crossing 02

Akçakale, Turkey

A Syrian woman from Raqqa takes part in a protest near by the Turkish border with the Syrian town of Tal-Abyad to ask the Turkish authorities to open the border. "I have all my family in Tel Abyad, my father, mother, sisters and brothers all of them are under fire from all parties on the ground, ISIS, FSA, YPG and the international coalition," she said.

Akcakale Crossing 01

Akçakale, Turkey

Syrians stand near by the border and watch smoke from a U.S.-led airstrike rises over the outskirts of Tal Abyad town. An old man points out the smoke far away and tells us, “These are the international coalition bombings, and on the other side you can see ISIS shells.”

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The Oldest Pottery Workshop In Gaza -...

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Pottery Workshop In Gaza (1 of 35)

Hassan Atallah, 32 years old, puts wood shavings into mud kiln to melt the mud by the fire. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (2 of 35)

Four-year old Qosi Attalla is the youngest child in the factory who knows how to make traditional pottery. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (3 of 35)

Four-year old Qosi Attalla is the youngest child in the factory who knows how to make traditional pottery. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (4 of 35)

Four-year old Qosi Attalla is the youngest child in the factory who knows how to make traditional pottery. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (1 of 12)

Qusai, 4, and his brother Mahmud,10, produce pottery from mud in their grandfather's pottery workshop which has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (6 of 35)

Mustafa, 35, and his son Mahmud, 10, work together to repair the broken pottery. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (7 of 35)

Hassan Atallah, 32, works beside the kiln while fresh pots are being created. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (6 of 12)

Hassan Atallah, 32,works beside the kiln while fresh pots are being created. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (9 of 35)

Hassan works beside the kiln while fresh pots are being created. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (11 of 12)

Hassan Atallah, 32, puts wood shavings into the mud kiln to use it to produce the pottery. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (11 of 35)

Mustafa Atallah, 35, doesn't study at school because he has a job in the family's humble factory performing numerous tasks. He repairs broken pottery and also makes new ones. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (9 of 12)

Mustafa Atallah, 35 years old, repairs a big black pottery vessel called "al-Qedra" that is used for cooking a traditional Gazan meal made out of rice, meat, garlic and onions. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (13 of 35)

Ahmed Attallah, 14, left school when he was 13 to work in the factory alongside his father and grandfather. This pottery factory in Gaza has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (12 of 12)

Ahmed Attallah, 14, carrying crockery that was produced by his grandfather at their workshop in Gaza city. This factory has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

Pottery Workshop In Gaza (7 of 12)

Omar Atallah, 51, produces pottery, vases, bottles and receptacles from mud in this factory. It has been a source of income and pride for the Attallah family for generations. Gaza Strip, June, 2013.

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