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Dena Takruri
Senior presenter, AJ+
Dena Takruri is an author and senior presenter at AJ+, Al Jazeera’s all-digital video news network. She hosts the award-winning documentary series, Direct From with Dena Takruri, where she is recognized for her bold and immersive reporting around the world. She recently co-authored the book They Called Me A Lioness: A Palestinian girl’s fight for freedom with renowned Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi.