The Impact of Conflict on Palestinian Lives

The podcast features insights from Mossab Abutoha, a Palestinian poet from Gaza who faced severe violence and loss amidst the ongoing conflict. He recounts the emotional toll of losing family members, including his seven-year-old cousin Sama, during an airstrike. Abutoha describes the horrifying experience of his aunt witnessing the destruction, illustrating how innocent lives are deeply affected by such violence. His poetry seeks to convey the intimate grief of individuals, emphasizing the lack of safety for families and the lasting scars left on the community.