| Rahma Zein | |
| Nationality: | Egyptian |
| Occupation: | Media personality, Journalist |
| Known For: | Activism |
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]
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]