The Pat Kenny Show The perspective of someone working on the ground in Palestine
Nov 11, 2025
Dana Abu Koash, an International Humanitarian Law coordinator with the Palestine Red Crescent Society, shares her firsthand experiences from Ramallah. She outlines the alarming breaches of international humanitarian law in Palestine and the challenges of documenting attacks on healthcare. Dana discusses the need for stronger accountability for crimes in Gaza and the importance of Palestinian-led initiatives for rebuilding trust. She highlights the obstacles her teams face and reflects on the global implications of the ongoing conflict, emphasizing the urgency for international attention.
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Frontline Documentation Of Attacks On Healthcare
- Dana Abu Koash documents attacks on healthcare and monitors IHL implementation across occupied Palestinian territory.
- She works directly with medical teams while coordinating evidence collection and follow-up.
IHL Often Violated In Practice
- International humanitarian law protections are increasingly linked to breaches rather than enforcement.
- Dana says the reality on the ground shows law is often violated instead of upheld.
Remote Coordination With Gaza Teams
- Dana is based in the West Bank and has never been to Gaza despite working with Gaza teams.
- She collects information by phone because teams cannot rotate to Gaza.