System Update with Glenn Greenwald Why Did Zohran Win in NYC? Plus: Gazan Pulitzer Prize Winner Mosab Abu Toha on the Latest Atrocities
Jun 26, 2025
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Mosab Abu Toha shares poignant insights on life in Gaza, detailing the humanitarian crisis and the personal toll of ongoing violence. He reflects on the erasure of Palestinian lives and the crucial need for storytelling in times of conflict. Meanwhile, the discussion turns to Zohran Mamdani's stunning primary victory, which symbolizes a generational shift within the Democratic Party and challenges the political status quo in New York. The dialogue encapsulates the interplay between local politics and broader social issues.
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Life Under Siege in Gaza
- Mossab Abu Toha shares his lived experience of ongoing Israeli assaults on Gaza and their deadly impact on civilians.
- He describes severe shortages of medicine, food, and essential services during the siege and bombings.
Gaza's Siege Devastates Society
- Gaza’s long-term siege has devastated education and infrastructure, with schools now shelters and many homes destroyed.
- Despite this, Gazans strive to preserve beauty and normalcy amid systematic destruction.
Killing of Gazan Poet Rafat Al-Aliar
- Poet Rafat Al-Aliar, a mentor and voice of Gaza, was killed along with his family in an Israeli airstrike.
- His satire mocking false Israeli government accusations put him at risk before his death.