Tessa Fox

Tessa Fox is a freelance journalist, photographer and filmmaker focusing on war and conflict, indigenous affairs and the environment. Fox has worked for Middle East Eye, Deutsche Welle, The Independent, the Mail & Guardian (South Africa), Knack (Belgium), Australian Broadcasting Corporation, SBS World News, New Matilda, VICE/i-D and Crikey. Her work has been a finalist for the Dart Centre for Journalism and Trauma Asia's Pacific Prize. As a correspondent, Tessa has reported from Palestine, Turkey, Myanmar, Ethiopia, Russia, Vanuatu, the Solomon Islands, Australia and various EU countries.

Iraq | Apr 23, 2019

Explosive hazards in Mosul a major threat for years to come

After the military campaign to retake Iraqi territory from the Islamic State, particularly in Mosul, unexploded ordnance remains a big concern for residents returning to their homes two years after liberation.

Iraqi school students pass by destroyed buildings by the war, in the Old City of Mosul, Iraq February 27, 2019. REUTERS/Khalid al-Mousily - RC1D1A58CF70

Palestine | May 14, 2018

Palestinians struggle to preserve memories in younger generation

As memories and stories fade with the survivors of the Nakba, so does the personal connection held by descendants of Palestinian refugees.

Palestine | Feb 23, 2018

Palestinians determined to reopen West Bank mushroom farm

Local Palestinian agricultural products are a powerful way to resist economic dependency on Israel, but barriers have plagued the West Bank's first mushroom farm.

Palestine | Jan 2, 2018

Israeli arrests of Palestinian children rise after Trump’s Jerusalem announcement

One month after the United States announced its recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, the arrest of Palestinian children by Israeli police has risen.

Palestine | Dec 8, 2017

Clashes escalate across Palestine in response to Trump's Jerusalem move

Following US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, Palestinians took took to the streets in protest for a second day as clashes with Israeli forces increased.

Palestinian protesters hurl stones towards Israeli troops during clashes as Palestinians call for a "day of rage" in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, near the Jewish settlement of Beit El, near the West Bank city of Ramallah December 8, 2017. REUTERS/Mohamad Torokman - RC1AB20A9440

Palestine | Nov 3, 2017

Palestinian youth find outlet in new skate park

A British charity helped build a skate park in the West Bank village of Jayyous, where Palestinian boys and girls can find an escape from their situation through skateboarding.