This chapter delves into the speaker's perception of Hamas and the thoughts of people in Gaza towards the organization, along with the mismanagement that led to a humanitarian crisis. It also explores the speaker's choice to stay in Gaza, highlighting the importance of being a voice for their community and telling stories from within.
People are desperately trying to escape Gaza as the siege on the strip continues. Mohammed Ghalaieny, a Palestinian British man, tells us why he is choosing to stay, even as other foreign nationals escape through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
This episode was produced by Haleema Shah and Amanda Lewellyn, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Victoria Chamberlin and Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers, and hosted by Noel King.
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