Al Jazeera English wins Peabody Awards for News and Interactive investigations on Gaza

Al Jazeera English has won two Peabody Awards for contents that examine atrocities committed in Gaza, with honours in the News and Interactive categories announced on 23 April. The 86th Annual Peabody Awards ceremony, will be held on 31 May in Los Angeles.

Fault Lines’ films Kids Under Fire and The Disappearance of Dr Abu Safiya together won a News Peabody, while the Investigative team’s Investigating War Crimes in Gaza won an award in the Interactive category.

“These awards attest to Al Jazeera English’s ongoing commitment as a leading international broadcaster to uncover the truth, regardless of the circumstances. We take what we do seriously – delivering journalism that puts people at the centre and helps audiences understand the world,” said Al Jazeera English’s Director of Programmes, Mohammed Al Hamadi.

Fault Lines Executive Producer Laila Al Arian expressed her appreciation to all those involved, including the Peabody jurors for recognising the films.

“I am so grateful to everyone who spoke with our teams in Gaza and the US for these stories – from the doctors who volunteered there and told the truth about the horrors they witnessed, to the families who lived through them.” she said.

“Our congratulations go to the Fault Lines and Investigative teams for their courage, commitment and talent in consistently producing films that matter. It demonstrates our commitment to uncovering the truth and sharing these stories from the perspective of those living the events – and not just institutions of power,” said Al Jazeera English’s Manager of Investigative Programmes, Rafi Mustafa.

The George Foster Peabody Award is given annually by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia to honor "distinguished achievement and meritorious service" by individuals, networks, stations, and organizations in the media industry.