Imogen Piper
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Visual Forensics Reporter, Investigations, @washingtonpost tips/leads: [email protected] / signal: ImogenPiper.44
London, England
Joined March 2016
4 hostages rescued amid nearly 4 hours of airstrikes. Our investigation reconstructs the Israeli hostage rescue raid in Nuseirat, Gaza in which a vehicle broke down, a commander was shot, a family was home raided, and so many Palestinians were killed. https://t.co/45uyOGQISt
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NEW: Since October 2023, the IDF Spokesperson's Unit has released dozens of 3D animations illustrating alleged Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian sites The style is unmistakable: satellite zoom-ins, black & white wireframes, and red-textured houses - a new visual language of war
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Multiple Israeli strikes on Evin Prison in Tehran caused damage to buildings almost 2,000 feet apart. The strikes killed civilians and damaged structures including a visitor gate, visitor hall, medical center, and solitary confinement cells. https://t.co/u9ARjR4NL8
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A Post review of satellite imagery and videos revealed damage that pointed to multiple strikes, with structures nearly 2,000 feet apart in ruins.
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Today we launch our redesigned website - a comprehensive resource for civilian harm documentation and accountability. Explore some elements of the new site (đź§µ): https://t.co/WdANPmCMcI
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Our analysis of satellite Imagery showed impacts on aircraft hangars, runways and a likely air force control area. https://t.co/ZPRqADqu6V
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A review of satellite images and aftermath videos found that the strikes damaged three hangars, two runways and a pair of mobile buildings used by the air force.
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We are honoured that our investigative coverage of Israel's military conduct in Gaza has been recognised as a Pulitzer finalist. This award belongs most to our Palestinian colleagues, @HajarHarb84 and @iHaZeMi, whose quiet bravery has always been the engine behind the work.
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For coverage of Israeli tactics in Gaza and their human toll, The Post was named a Pulitzer finalist for international reporting. The coverage included new investigative methods and a series of accountability-driven stories.
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The true death toll in Gaza may be impossible to know until the war is over. These are the stories of those whose deaths have not yet been recorded.
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It's an incredible honor to have had our reporting on Israel's war in Gaza be a finalist for the Pulitzer prize. Each story was reported from outside of Gaza as Israel from the start has banned journalists from entering the besieged Strip.
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The Post won for breaking news reporting and commentary, and was a finalist in three other categories
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Our Visual Forensics/International coverage of Israeli atrocities in Gaza was announced as a Pulitzer Prize finalist! The nominated stories were reported with rigor and care. They center human stories and harness innovative techniques to uncover hidden truths from afar.
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Visual Evidence indicates UN guesthouse in Gaza was hit by two Israeli tank rounds, killing aid worker Marin Marinov, known to U.N. colleagues for his warmth and kindness, and severely injuring 5 others. Read our new story here:
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Experts say images obtained by The Post show blast patterns and shell fragments that are consistent with two Israeli tank shells. The IDF has denied responsibility for the strike, which killed a...
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The IDF says it's investigating the incident, which Israeli media says centers on the Golani Brigade. Before the team deployed, video shows commanders addressing troops: “Everyone we encounter is an enemy..If a figure is identified, we open fire, eliminate and move forward.
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Unable to publish crucial satellite imagery evidence from the moments after the incident, we recreated the scene in 3D. Six emergency vehicles are visible in a hole just south of where medics' bodies would be exhumed a week later. 20 IDF vehicles are within a 0.5mile radius.
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While the Israeli military said soldiers shot from afar, gunfire was initially 150feet away or less when they opened fire on the convoy of emergency vehicles and later was within about 50 feet, according to estimates of two audio forensics experts who analyzed audio for The Post.
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Our new story reconstructs the moments before and after the killing and mass burial of emergency responders in Gaza. The initial Israeli gunshots that targeted Palestinian paramedics were fired from 150 feet or less, audio suggests. Gift link:
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Israel says they were fired on for moving “suspiciously.” Dispatcher records, witness testimony, and video and audio evidence offer a more disturbing narrative.
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Airwars has won an Overseas Press Club award for our investigation into civilians killed by Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. The Kim Wall Award recognises creative and dynamic storytelling. We are honoured to be recognised alongside organisations such as @nytimes, @WSJ and others.
Congratulations to all of this year's OPC Award winners! Join us on April 17 to honor the best in international journalism in 22 categories - read about winning work here: https://t.co/7La9LAptBH
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This was a huge collaboration between Visual Forensics and the Middle-East team as well as many others. Far too many to name but to list a few @mmkelly22 @SarahCahlan @JHBaran @evanhill @leloveluck @MiriamABerger @HajarHarb84 @iHaZeMi @nadineajaka @ElyseSamuels Jesse Mesner-Hage
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Revenge, fire and destruction: A year of Israeli soldiers’ videos from Gaza https://t.co/LQfIv16xUM
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The Post verified more than 120 photos and videos of the war in Gaza - providing an uncensored view of one of the most deadly and destructive wars in this century.
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Israel has bombed much of Gaza to rubble. What would it take to rebuild? https://t.co/qdATdPe6R4
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Gaza’s road to reconstruction, whenever calm returns, will be a monumental process experts say will involve humanitarian needs, clearing rubble and rebuilding.
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What Israel’s strategic corridor in Gaza reveals about its postwar plans https://t.co/uSQSYjJwYG
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Analysts say the buildup of the Netzarim Corridor is part of a large-scale project by the Israeli military to reshape Gaza and entrench its presence there.
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