Rahma Zein
Appearance
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Nationality | Egyptian |
Occupation(s) | Media personality, Journalist |
Known for | Confrontation with CNN's Clarissa Ward |
Rahma Zein is an Egyptian journalist known for her viral confrontation with Clarissa Ward, the chief International correspondent for CNN, at the Rafah Border Crossing on October 20, 2023.[1] She accused Ward of biased reporting that she believed was legitimizing the ongoing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[2]
Personal life
Zein comes from a prominent Egyptian media family. Her grandfather, Mohamed Mohsen, was the Editor in Chief of Al Gomhuria during President Anwar Al Sadat’s rule,[3] and her grandmother, Hend Abu El Seoud, held the position of Vice President of Egyptian State Television.[4] Her mother was a reporter who interviewed notable figures such as American President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "Egyptian Viral Podcaster Rahma Zein". GQ Middle East. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
- ^ "Rahma Zein: Egyptian protester confronts Clarissa Ward". CNN Arabic. 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.