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== Career ==
== Career ==
Edan grew up in [[Kfar HaRif]] and around 2006 relocated to [[Nahal Oz]] and after his marriage moved to [[Kfar Aza]].<ref>{{Cite web|title="רועי היה מקצוען. קול שפוי בסיר לחץ". ynet נפרד מלוחם תקשורת עם מצלמה|url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hyvn8gyb6|language=he}}</ref> As a news photojournalist for Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth he covered events in the [[Gaza Strip]] region for twelve years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=פרס על שמו של צלם ynet רועי עידן שנרצח בכפר עזה|url=https://b.walla.co.il/item/3623733|language=he}}</ref> His video footage from the early hours of 7 October 2023 is considered to be the initial documentation of the attack on Israel.<ref>{{Cite web|title='A professional, a sane voice': Ynet bids farewell to slain photographer|url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1xccmlzt}}</ref>
Edan grew up in [[Kfar HaRif]], relocated around 2006 to [[Nahal Oz]] and after his marriage moved to [[Kfar Aza]].<ref>{{Cite web|title="רועי היה מקצוען. קול שפוי בסיר לחץ". ynet נפרד מלוחם תקשורת עם מצלמה|url=https://www.ynet.co.il/news/article/hyvn8gyb6|language=he}}</ref> As a news photojournalist for Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth he covered events in the [[Gaza Strip]] region for twelve years.<ref>{{Cite web|title=פרס על שמו של צלם ynet רועי עידן שנרצח בכפר עזה|url=https://b.walla.co.il/item/3623733|language=he}}</ref> His video footage from the early hours of 7 October 2023 is considered to be the initial documentation of the attack on Israel.<ref>{{Cite web|title='A professional, a sane voice': Ynet bids farewell to slain photographer|url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/h1xccmlzt}}</ref>


Edan was a member of the faculty at Camera Obscura Art School.<ref>{{Cite web|title=צלמו כלניות, לא מלחמות: המורשת של רועי עידן|url=https://www.prtfl.co.il/archives/190210|language=he}}</ref>
Edan was a member of the faculty at Camera Obscura Art School.<ref>{{Cite web|title=צלמו כלניות, לא מלחמות: המורשת של רועי עידן|url=https://www.prtfl.co.il/archives/190210|language=he}}</ref>


In 2018 and 2019, his works of video art work were included in the annual "Local Testimony" exhibition for photojournalism in [[Tel Aviv Museum of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=רועי עידן|url=http://contest.edutmekomit.co.il/2018-exhibition/2018-exhibition/multi.aspx?gitem=37688|language=he}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=רועי עידן|url=http://contest.edutmekomit.co.il/2019-exhibition/2019-exhibition/video.aspx?gitem=41956|language=he}}</ref> The 2023 exhibition also showcased his work posthumously.<ref>{{Cite web|title=הרגעים שעשו לנו את השנה: אלו הצילומים שזכו בתערוכה "עדות מקומית"|url=https://e.walla.co.il/item/3626875|language=he}}</ref>
In 2018 and 2019, his works of video art work were included in the "Local Testimony" annual exhibition for photojournalism in the [[Tel Aviv Museum of Art]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=רועי עידן|url=http://contest.edutmekomit.co.il/2018-exhibition/2018-exhibition/multi.aspx?gitem=37688|language=he}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=רועי עידן|url=http://contest.edutmekomit.co.il/2019-exhibition/2019-exhibition/video.aspx?gitem=41956|language=he}}</ref> The 2023 exhibition also showcased his work posthumously.<ref>{{Cite web|title=הרגעים שעשו לנו את השנה: אלו הצילומים שזכו בתערוכה "עדות מקומית"|url=https://e.walla.co.il/item/3626875|language=he}}</ref>


In 2021 Edan was the [[cinematographer]] for the documentary "Aswat Acherim" depicting a story of friendship across the Gaza-Sderot war zone.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aswat Acherim (2021) Full Cast & Crew|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7837878/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ql_1}}</ref>
In 2021 Edan was the [[cinematographer]] for the documentary "Aswat Acherim" depicting a story of friendship across the Gaza-[[Sderot]] war zone.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Aswat Acherim (2021) Full Cast & Crew|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7837878/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ql_1}}</ref>


The Union of Journalists in Israel established an annual award for photojournalists in his name and its first three recipients were announced in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=לראשונה: פרס ע"ש הצלם רועי עידן ז"ל הוענק ל-3 צלמי עיתונות במוז"א|url=https://www.itonaim.org.il/%D7%A2%D7%93%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%AA-2023-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A1-%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%93%D7%9F/|language=he}}</ref> Edan was posthumously awarded the 2023 award for excelling journalists by the Israeli Press Institute.<ref>{{Cite web|title=בין הזוכים בפרס המכון הישראלי לעיתונות: צלם ynet רועי עידן ז"ל|url=https://www.ynet.co.il/entertainment/article/rkywsvzka|language=he}}</ref>
The Union of Journalists in Israel established an annual award for photojournalists in his name and its first three recipients were announced in December 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=לראשונה: פרס ע"ש הצלם רועי עידן ז"ל הוענק ל-3 צלמי עיתונות במוז"א|url=https://www.itonaim.org.il/%D7%A2%D7%93%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%AA-2023-%D7%A4%D7%A8%D7%A1-%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99-%D7%A2%D7%99%D7%93%D7%9F/|language=he}}</ref> Edan was posthumously awarded the 2023 award for excelling journalists by the Israeli Press Institute.<ref>{{Cite web|title=בין הזוכים בפרס המכון הישראלי לעיתונות: צלם ynet רועי עידן ז"ל|url=https://www.ynet.co.il/entertainment/article/rkywsvzka|language=he}}</ref>


== Death and the kidnapping of infant daughter ==
== Death and the kidnapping of infant daughter ==
On 7 October 2023, his home at [[Kfar Aza]] was infiltrated by Hamas militants. Edan's wife Smadar was shot dead and their 3-year-old daughter Abigail was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip, where she was one of over 30 [[2023 Israel–Hamas war hostage crisis|children held hostage by Hamas]].<ref name="Messenger" /> Edan's two older children hid in the closet until their rescue hours later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |title=Ynet photographer missing; daughter, wife murdered |url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjsninbzp |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Ynetnews |language=en-US |archive-date=12 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012210310/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjsninbzp |url-status=live }}</ref> Edan was considered missing until his body was identified ten days later.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=צלם ynet רועי עידן נרצח בכפר עזה עם אשתו, הבת הקטנה נעדרת, "חבר טוב ואדם מיוחד ויקר"|url=https://www.inn.co.il/news/617228|access-date=2023-10-19|website=inn.co.il|language=he|archive-date=19 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019214559/https://www.inn.co.il/news/617228|url-status=live}}</ref> He and his wife Smadar were buried on 20 October.<ref name="Messenger">{{cite news |last1=Funk |first1=Luke |title=3-Year-Old Was Taken Hostage After Her Parents Died in Hamas Raid. She Hasn’t Been Heard From Since |url=https://themessenger.com/news/3-year-old-abigail-edan-hostage-hamas |access-date=17 November 2023 |work=The Messenger |date=2023-10-27}}</ref>
On 7 October 2023, his home at Kfar Aza was infiltrated by Hamas terrorists. Edan's wife Smadar was shot dead and their 3-year-old daughter Abigail was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip, where she was one of over 30 [[2023 Israel–Hamas war hostage crisis|children held hostage by Hamas]].<ref name="Messenger" /> Edan's two older children hid in the closet until their rescue hours later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tzuri |first=Matan |title=Ynet photographer missing; daughter, wife murdered |url=https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjsninbzp |access-date=2023-10-19 |website=Ynetnews |language=en-US |archive-date=12 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231012210310/https://www.ynetnews.com/article/sjsninbzp |url-status=live }}</ref>


Edan was considered missing until his body was identified ten days later.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|title=צלם ynet רועי עידן נרצח בכפר עזה עם אשתו, הבת הקטנה נעדרת, "חבר טוב ואדם מיוחד ויקר"|url=https://www.inn.co.il/news/617228|access-date=2023-10-19|website=inn.co.il|language=he|archive-date=19 October 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019214559/https://www.inn.co.il/news/617228|url-status=live}}</ref> He and his wife Smadar were buried on 20 October.<ref name="Messenger">{{cite news |last1=Funk |first1=Luke |title=3-Year-Old Was Taken Hostage After Her Parents Died in Hamas Raid. She Hasn’t Been Heard From Since |url=https://themessenger.com/news/3-year-old-abigail-edan-hostage-hamas |access-date=17 November 2023 |work=The Messenger |date=2023-10-27}}</ref>
Edan was reportedly holding his infant daughter at the time of his death who then crawled from under his body, fleeing to the house of their neighbors covered in her parents' blood.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/world/family-of-orphan-held-by-hamas-hope-shes-home-for-her-fourth-birthday-on-friday-b6kcii06|access-date=15 January 2024|work=Jewish Chronicle|date=2023-11-23}}</ref>


=== Kidnapping of Abigail Edan ===
=== Kidnapping of Abigail Edan ===
Abigail Edan was taken in by the family's neighbors and was taken hostage from their home along with the family's mother and three children.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who is Abigail Edan, 4-year-old American released by Hamas in hostage deal? 5 things to know|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/who-is-abigail-edan-4-year-old-american-released-by-hamas-in-hostage-deal-5-things-to-know-101701065343504.html|access-date=15 January 2024|work=Hindustan Times|date=2023-11-27}}</ref> They were held in captivity with more then 250 people abducted from Israel and taken hostage by Hamas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Israel’s Attackers Took About 240 Hostages. Here’s What to Know About Them|url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/israel-hostages-hamas-explained.html|access-date=15 January 2024|work=New York Times|date=2023-11-20}}</ref>
Edan was reportedly holding his infant daughter at the time of his death who then crawled from under his body, fleeing to the house of their neighbors covered in blood.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?|url=https://www.thejc.com/news/world/family-of-orphan-held-by-hamas-hope-shes-home-for-her-fourth-birthday-on-friday-b6kcii06|access-date=15 January 2024|work=Jewish Chronicle|date=2023-11-23}}</ref>
Abigail Edan was taken in by the family's neighbors and was taken hostage from their home along with the neighboring family's mother and three children.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who is Abigail Edan, 4-year-old American released by Hamas in hostage deal? 5 things to know|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/who-is-abigail-edan-4-year-old-american-released-by-hamas-in-hostage-deal-5-things-to-know-101701065343504.html|access-date=15 January 2024|work=Hindustan Times|date=2023-11-27}}</ref> They were held in captivity with more than 250 people abducted from Israel and taken hostage by Hamas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Israel’s Attackers Took About 240 Hostages. Here’s What to Know About Them|url=https://www.nytimes.com/article/israel-hostages-hamas-explained.html|access-date=15 January 2024|work=New York Times|date=2023-11-20}}</ref>


Abigail Edan was one of 17 hostages freed after 50 days in captivity on 26 November as part of the [[2023 Israeli–Palestinian prisoner exchange]] during a [[2023 Israel–Hamas ceasefire|temporary ceasefire]] between Israel and Hamas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?|url=https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2023/12/world/hostage-israel-hamas-deal-dg/|access-date=15 January 2024|work=CNN|date=2023-12-05}}</ref> Days prior to her release, she marked her fourth birthday while in captivity.<ref>{{cite news |title=4-year-old American-Israeli girl Abigail Edan was among the hostages freed today, source says|url=https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-26-23/h_46d04dfdd45b87c6a2cce7364d7dcb0e|access-date=15 January 2024|work=CNN|date=2023-11-26}}</ref>
Abigail Edan was one of 17 hostages freed after 50 days in captivity on 26 November as part of the [[2023 Israeli–Palestinian prisoner exchange]] during a [[2023 Israel–Hamas ceasefire|temporary ceasefire]] between Israel and Hamas.<ref>{{cite news |title=Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?|url=https://edition.cnn.com/interactive/2023/12/world/hostage-israel-hamas-deal-dg/|access-date=15 January 2024|work=CNN|date=2023-12-05}}</ref> Days prior to her release, she marked her fourth birthday while in captivity.<ref>{{cite news |title=4-year-old American-Israeli girl Abigail Edan was among the hostages freed today, source says|url=https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-11-26-23/h_46d04dfdd45b87c6a2cce7364d7dcb0e|access-date=15 January 2024|work=CNN|date=2023-11-26}}</ref>
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Roee Edan
רועי עידן
Born(1978-11-11)11 November 1978
Died7 October 2023(2023-10-07) (aged 44)
Kfar Aza, Israel
OccupationPhotojournalist

Roee Edan (Hebrew: רועי עידן‎; 11 November 1978 – 7 October 2023) was an Israeli photojournalist working for Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth who was murdered by Hamas terrorists in the Kfar Aza massacre.[1]

Career

Edan grew up in Kfar HaRif, relocated around 2006 to Nahal Oz and after his marriage moved to Kfar Aza.[2] As a news photojournalist for Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth he covered events in the Gaza Strip region for twelve years.[3] His video footage from the early hours of 7 October 2023 is considered to be the initial documentation of the attack on Israel.[4]

Edan was a member of the faculty at Camera Obscura Art School.[5]

In 2018 and 2019, his works of video art work were included in the "Local Testimony" annual exhibition for photojournalism in the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.[6][7] The 2023 exhibition also showcased his work posthumously.[8]

In 2021 Edan was the cinematographer for the documentary "Aswat Acherim" depicting a story of friendship across the Gaza-Sderot war zone.[9]

The Union of Journalists in Israel established an annual award for photojournalists in his name and its first three recipients were announced in December 2023.[10] Edan was posthumously awarded the 2023 award for excelling journalists by the Israeli Press Institute.[11]

Death and the kidnapping of infant daughter

On 7 October 2023, his home at Kfar Aza was infiltrated by Hamas terrorists. Edan's wife Smadar was shot dead and their 3-year-old daughter Abigail was kidnapped and taken to the Gaza Strip, where she was one of over 30 children held hostage by Hamas.[12] Edan's two older children hid in the closet until their rescue hours later.[13]

Edan was considered missing until his body was identified ten days later.[14] He and his wife Smadar were buried on 20 October.[12]

Kidnapping of Abigail Edan

Edan was reportedly holding his infant daughter at the time of his death who then crawled from under his body, fleeing to the house of their neighbors covered in blood.[15]

Abigail Edan was taken in by the family's neighbors and was taken hostage from their home along with the neighboring family's mother and three children.[16] They were held in captivity with more than 250 people abducted from Israel and taken hostage by Hamas.[17]

Abigail Edan was one of 17 hostages freed after 50 days in captivity on 26 November as part of the 2023 Israeli–Palestinian prisoner exchange during a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.[18] Days prior to her release, she marked her fourth birthday while in captivity.[19]

US President Joe Biden acknowledged her release stating: "A little girl named Abigail who turned four years old. She spent her birthday, that birthday, and at least 50 days before that held hostage by hamas. Today, she is free...", further stating “I wish I were there to hold her".[20][21]

See also

References

  1. ^ Tzuri, Matan. "Ynet photographer Roy Edan, wife murdered in Hamas massacre; Youngest daughter missing". Ynetnews. Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. ^ ""רועי היה מקצוען. קול שפוי בסיר לחץ". ynet נפרד מלוחם תקשורת עם מצלמה" (in Hebrew).
  3. ^ "פרס על שמו של צלם ynet רועי עידן שנרצח בכפר עזה" (in Hebrew).
  4. ^ "'A professional, a sane voice': Ynet bids farewell to slain photographer".
  5. ^ "צלמו כלניות, לא מלחמות: המורשת של רועי עידן" (in Hebrew).
  6. ^ "רועי עידן" (in Hebrew).
  7. ^ "רועי עידן" (in Hebrew).
  8. ^ "הרגעים שעשו לנו את השנה: אלו הצילומים שזכו בתערוכה "עדות מקומית"" (in Hebrew).
  9. ^ "Aswat Acherim (2021) Full Cast & Crew".
  10. ^ "לראשונה: פרס ע"ש הצלם רועי עידן ז"ל הוענק ל-3 צלמי עיתונות במוז"א" (in Hebrew).
  11. ^ "בין הזוכים בפרס המכון הישראלי לעיתונות: צלם ynet רועי עידן ז"ל" (in Hebrew).
  12. ^ a b Funk, Luke (27 October 2023). "3-Year-Old Was Taken Hostage After Her Parents Died in Hamas Raid. She Hasn't Been Heard From Since". The Messenger. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
  13. ^ Tzuri, Matan. "Ynet photographer missing; daughter, wife murdered". Ynetnews. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  14. ^ "צלם ynet רועי עידן נרצח בכפר עזה עם אשתו, הבת הקטנה נעדרת, "חבר טוב ואדם מיוחד ויקר"". inn.co.il (in Hebrew). Archived from the original on 19 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  15. ^ "Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?". Jewish Chronicle. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  16. ^ "Who is Abigail Edan, 4-year-old American released by Hamas in hostage deal? 5 things to know". Hindustan Times. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  17. ^ "Israel's Attackers Took About 240 Hostages. Here's What to Know About Them". New York Times. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  18. ^ "Who are the hostages released during the Israel-Hamas truce?". CNN. 5 December 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  19. ^ "4-year-old American-Israeli girl Abigail Edan was among the hostages freed today, source says". CNN. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  20. ^ "Biden says 4-year-old Abigail Edan was released by Hamas". americanpress.com. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  21. ^ "'I wish I were there to hold her,' Biden says of Abigail Edan, 4, released by Hamas". Cleveland Jewish News. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
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