Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and AJ+ win Peabody Award

Palestinian journalist Bisan Owda and social media publisher AJ+ won the Peabody Award, one of the highest honours in journalism, for their coverage of the impact Israel's war on Gaza has had on Palestinians in the enclave.

Owda rose to prominence for her videos on social media that detailed life in Gaza since the beginning of the war.

"Reporting from her makeshift tent outside the medical centre, [Bisan] shows what survival looks like for her and the masses around her, drawing on her indomitable spirit to keep the world informed of the day-to-day reality on the ground in Gaza," the Peabody board of jurors said in a statement announcing the award winners.

Owda dedicated her award to university students and others protesting for Palestine across the globe.

"To all the people who took to the streets. To all the people at home who are participating in boycotts. To all the people worldwide, regardless of their religion, colour, and ethnicity," she said.