Guardian’s former Gaza reporter acclaimed at British Journalism Awards

Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Malak A Tantesh lauded for her ‘vital coverage of a war most journalists were banned from witnessing’

Malak A Tantesh, the Guardian’s former Gaza correspondent, was given a standing ovation at the British Journalism Awards, as she was recognised for reporting that included her own journey home following January’s ceasefire deal.

Tantesh, who reported for the Guardian from Gaza for 18 months, was named new journalist of the year and awarded the Marie Colvin award for outstanding up-and-coming journalists at a ceremony on Thursday night.