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Rahma Zein

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Rahma Zein
NationalityEgyptian
Occupation(s)Media personality, Journalist
Known forActivism

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

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Zein comes from a prominent Egyptian media family. Her grandfather, Mohsen Mohamed, was the Editor in Chief of Al Gomhuria during President 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Egyptian Viral Podcaster Rahma Zein". GQ Middle East. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. ^ "رحمة زين الشابة المصرية التي وبّخت". Al Jazeera Network. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "Rahma Zein: Egyptian protester confronts Clarissa Ward". CNN Arabic. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  4. ^ "من هي رحمة زين التي وبخت مراسلة". YouTube. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ "الإعلامية المصرية رحمة الزين توبخ مراسلة". YouTube. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ "Egyptian Podcaster Destroys CNN Reporter for Israel Propaganda". YouTube. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. ^ "Israel-Hamas War: Piers Morgan vs Rahma Zein On Palestine's Suffering". YouTube. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  8. ^ "رحيل الصحفي المصري محسن محمد". Sky News Arabia. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  9. ^ "تفاصيل اللقاء المثير للجدل بين رحمة زين وكلاريسا وارد". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  10. ^ "Photo Gallery". U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2024-04-06.