Rahma Zein
Rahma Zein | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Occupation(s) | Media personality, Journalist |
| Known for | Activism |
Rahma Zein is an Egyptian journalist known for her viral confrontation with CNN reporter Clarissa Ward, at the Rafah Border Crossing on October 20, 2023.[1][2] She accused Ward of biased reporting that she believed was legitimizing the ongoing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[3][4][5] She has also made numerous appearances on broadcasts following the Israeli invasion of Gaza,[6] with her interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored drawing international attention.[7]
Personal life
Zein comes from a prominent Egyptian media family. Her grandfather, Mohsen Mohamed, was the Editor in Chief of
Anwar Al Sadat’s rule,[8] and her grandmother, Hend Abu El Seoud, held the position of Vice President of Egyptian State Television.[9] Her mother, Mervat Mohsen, was a reporter who interviewed notable figures such as American President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[10]
See also
- Mass media in Egypt
- Israeli-Palestinian conflict
References
- ^ "Egyptian Viral Podcaster Rahma Zein". GQ Middle East. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "رحمة زين الشابة المصرية التي وبّخت". Al Jazeera Network. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Rahma Zein: Egyptian protester confronts Clarissa Ward". CNN Arabic. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "من هي رحمة زين التي وبخت مراسلة". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "الإعلامية المصرية رحمة الزين توبخ مراسلة". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Egyptian Podcaster Destroys CNN Reporter for Israel Propaganda". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Israel-Hamas War: Piers Morgan vs Rahma Zein On Palestine's Suffering". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "رحيل الصحفي المصري محسن محمد". Sky News Arabia. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "تفاصيل اللقاء المثير للجدل بين رحمة زين وكلاريسا وارد". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Photo Gallery". U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2024-04-06.