For over two years, video journalist Mohammed Abu Safia has risked his life filming the war in Gaza for ITV News.

Separated from his family, his footage stunned the world as he captured what was happening to his homeland.

So how has he lived through the destruction and the loss? And what is life like now under the most fragile of ceasefires?

John Irvine is ITV News' Senior International Correspondent in Tel Aviv and has worked with Mohammed since the start of the war with their reports winning international awards.

Together they tell Lucy Watson what you need to know.

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You can view a selection of John Irvine's reports and Mohammed Abu Safia's footage here:

https://www.itv.com/news/2025-08-20/israeli-military-approves-new-gaza-operation-and-moves-to-double-its-reservists

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-01-23/moment-civilian-brandishing-white-flag-in-gaza-safe-zone-is-shot-dead

https://www.itv.com/news/2024-02-09/gaza-white-flag-shooting-itv-news-analyses-how-the-incident-unfolded