Amira Hass (born June 28, 1956, in Jerusalem, Israel) is a prominent Israeli journalist, author, and activist, serving as a correspondent for Haaretz. She specializes in Palestinian rights and Israeli occupation policies. The daughter of Jewish Holocaust survivors who were active in anti-British resistance and Israel's War of Independence, she grew up in a politically engaged household that shaped her critical perspective. She holds a degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem and began her journalism career in the 1980s, joining Haaretz in 1991. Since the mid-1990s, she has lived in occupied territories—first in Gaza (1997–2000) and then in the West Bank (Ramallah)—immersing herself in Palestinian communities to provide firsthand accounts of daily life, military actions, and political dynamics under occupation. Her reporting has earned international acclaim, including the 2001 Orwell Prize, but has also provoked significant controversy, legal challenges, public backlash, and accusations of bias within Israel. She has authored books such as 'Drinking the Sea at Gaza' (1996) and 'Reporting from Ramallah' (2003). As an outspoken advocate, she continues to write for Haaretz, challenging Israeli policies on settlements, blockades, and military operations while highlighting the human cost of the conflict from her unique position as an Israeli living among Palestinians.