2026 Pulitzer Prizes Awarded to Journalists and Photographers

The 2026 Pulitzer Prizes were announced, honoring a Palestinian photographer for capturing starvation in Gaza and a Washington Post reporter who was an FBI target. Other recipients included AP, Reuters, and journalism critical of Donald Trump.

5 May, 02:51 — 5 May, 18:41

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Why this matters

The Pulitzer Prizes are among the most prestigious awards in journalism, recognizing excellence and significant contributions to the field. This year's awards highlight important global issues, such as the conflict in Gaza and the intersection of journalism with government surveillance, underscoring the critical role of the press in documenting human experiences and holding power accountable.

Key entitiesSaher Algohra The Washington Post Hannah Natanson FBI Gaza Donald Trump AP Reuters

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NYTMostly Factual95d ago

Washington Post Reporter Was an FBI Target, and Is Now a Pulitzer Prize Winner

Hannah Natanson’s reporting anchored a package of articles from The Washington Post that won a Pulitzer on Monday, four months after agents seized her devices.

By Erik Wemple

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual95d ago

Pulitzer Prize awarded to Palestinian photographer who captured ‘starvation in Gaza'

One of Alghorra’s pictures showed an emaciated boy being cradled by his mother, becoming a target of criticism by those who reject claims of starvation in Gaza.

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Daily Star BDMixed96d ago