Rahma Zein is an Egyptian journalist known for her viral confrontation with CNN reporter Clarissa Ward, at the Rafah Border Crossing on October 20, 2023.[1][2] She accused Ward of biased reporting that she believed was legitimizing the ongoing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip.[3][4][5] She has also made numerous appearances on broadcasts following the Israeli invasion of Gaza,[6] with her interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored drawing international attention.[7]

Rahma Zein
NationalityEgyptian
Occupation(s)Media personality, Journalist
Known forActivism

Personal life

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Zein comes from a prominent Egyptian media family. Her grandfather, Mohsen Mohamed, was the Editor in Chief of Al Gomhuria during President Anwar Al Sadat’s rule,[8] and her grandmother, Hend Abu El Seoud, held the position of Vice President of Egyptian State Television.[9] Her mother, Mervat Mohsen, was a reporter who interviewed notable figures such as American President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.[10]

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References

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  1. ^ "Egyptian Viral Podcaster Rahma Zein". GQ Middle East. 23 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  2. ^ "رحمة زين الشابة المصرية التي وبّخت". Al Jazeera Network. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  3. ^ "Rahma Zein: Egyptian protester confronts Clarissa Ward". CNN Arabic. 20 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  4. ^ "من هي رحمة زين التي وبخت مراسلة". YouTube. 21 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  5. ^ "الإعلامية المصرية رحمة الزين توبخ مراسلة". YouTube. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  6. ^ "Egyptian Podcaster Destroys CNN Reporter for Israel Propaganda". YouTube. 17 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  7. ^ "Israel-Hamas War: Piers Morgan vs Rahma Zein On Palestine's Suffering". YouTube. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  8. ^ "رحيل الصحفي المصري محسن محمد". Sky News Arabia. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  9. ^ "تفاصيل اللقاء المثير للجدل بين رحمة زين وكلاريسا وارد". Al-Ahram. Retrieved 2024-04-06.
  10. ^ "Photo Gallery". U.S. State Department. Retrieved 2024-04-06.