Gaza Children Shooting Film Wins News Emmy Awards

The documentary 'Kids Under Fire,' which investigates the shooting of children in Gaza by the Israeli military, has received two News and Documentary Emmy Awards. The film won for Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage and Outstanding Writing: News at the ceremony in New York.

Released in March 2025, the Al Jazeera English documentary sheds light on the grim reality of children in Gaza who have died or suffered severe injuries from gunfire during the ongoing conflict. Investigations cited in the film indicate that over 16,000 children in Gaza have died since October 2023, with a significant portion attributed to Israeli military actions.

The documentary delves into specific cases, including that of Mira Al Darini, a four-year-old girl shot in the head outside her family's tent in Khan Younis, Palestine. She survived after receiving treatment from Dr. Mimi Syed during her first medical mission to Gaza. Doctors interviewed for the film reported treating dozens of children with similar injuries, suggesting Mira's case is not isolated.

Further analysis in the film explores evidence connecting these shootings to Israeli military operations, noting substantial US funding supports these operations. Upon receiving the award, journalist Josh Rushing delivered an emotional speech honoring journalists killed in Gaza and criticizing US support for Israel. He highlighted the irony of receiving an award for covering a genocide in a country that enables it and dedicated the award to the numerous journalists killed in Gaza.

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It's ironic to receive an award for covering a genocide in a country that allows and continues that genocide. I want to dedicate this to the 11 Al Jazeera journalists who have been killed by Israel since October 7 in Gaza. And to the 270 journalists who have been killed in Gaza since October 7.