Since October 7th, access into the Gaza strip by international media organisations has been highly limited.
Journalists in Gaza and civilians have been the only sources from inside the strip, reporting the news and showing the world what is happening in their daily lives.
On Wednesday, the annual Sir Harry Evans Summit brought together journalists from around the world for a discussion. The summit hosted a Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, Gaza correspondent Yuma El Sayed, and Safwat Kahlout, who is a producer from Gaza.
Both journalists struggled to hear moderator’s questions at the summit as they are partially deaf due to heavy explosions they experienced while in Gaza. They say that much of the Gazan population is experiencing hearing loss.
Two journalists opening up (Nawal Abdisamad for City News)
Motaz Azaiza says he lost his parents, friends, and his neighbourhood, and that the life he leads is not one he chose.
“The world does not care”
Motaz Azaiza
Mr. Azaiza says he thought his photos would be enough to show the atrocities and suffering thousands face, but says he feels nothing has changed. He feels that pictures can’t change anything and he no longer cares about his own life, but about those stuck in Gaza.
Yuma El Sayed believes it is a moral duty to report on Gaza. Despite her neighbourhood being bombed and her family facing starvation, she feels compelled to continue reporting.
Both journalists urge for more than prayers, calling for help for those in Gaza.
They all called for special arrangements to allow civilians, not just journalists, to leave the country.
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StandfirstReporters in Gaza stress the need for immediate support amidst ongoing conflict.
Since October 7th, access into the Gaza strip by international media organisations has been highly limited.
Journalists in Gaza and civilians have been the only sources from inside the strip, reporting the news and showing the world what is happening in their daily lives.
On Wednesday, the annual Sir Harry Evans Summit brought together journalists from around the world for a discussion. The summit hosted a Palestinian journalist Motaz Azaiza, Gaza correspondent Yuma El Sayed, and Safwat Kahlout, who is a producer from Gaza.
Both journalists struggled to hear moderator’s questions at the summit as they are partially deaf due to heavy explosions they experienced while in Gaza. They say that much of the Gazan population is experiencing hearing loss.
Two journalists opening up (Nawal Abdisamad for City News)
Motaz Azaiza says he lost his parents, friends, and his neighbourhood, and that the life he leads is not one he chose.
“The world does not care”
Motaz Azaiza
Mr. Azaiza says he thought his photos would be enough to show the atrocities and suffering thousands face, but says he feels nothing has changed. He feels that pictures can’t change anything and he no longer cares about his own life, but about those stuck in Gaza.
Yuma El Sayed believes it is a moral duty to report on Gaza. Despite her neighbourhood being bombed and her family facing starvation, she feels compelled to continue reporting.
Both journalists urge for more than prayers, calling for help for those in Gaza.
They all called for special arrangements to allow civilians, not just journalists, to leave the country.
