Mohamed Shahab and His Daughter Die in Airstrike on Residential Building A Wave of Grief Sweeps the Art Community, Heartfelt Tributes Dominate the Scene

Lebanese director and drone photographer Mohamed Shahab and his daughter were not spared from the brutal airstrikes, as a strike targeted a residential building in the Aramoun area south of Beirut.

A wide wave of grief swept through various artistic circles, with condolences pouring in on social media through heartfelt words praising his talent and his contribution to enriching the Lebanese art scene.

Shahab was one of the prominent names in aerial photography and visual directing, participating in the execution and documentation of cinematic and dramatic works, including the series “Mawlana” during the Ramadan drama season, as well as documenting several Lebanese military activities using drone technology, which earned him widespread recognition among his colleagues and followers.

Reactions on social media varied between deep sorrow and shock, as fans and colleagues mourned him with moving words that highlighted his passion for art and his creativity in developing aerial filming techniques, emphasizing that his loss represents a major blow to the Lebanese artistic community.