Bel Trew

Bel Trew, a passionate conflict journalist, calls for a radical shift in war reporting towards empathy and compassion. She argues that traditional narratives often overlook the profound human cost of conflict. Through poignant stories, like that of a grieving Israeli man and a young Ukrainian boy, she highlights the need for personal narratives over sensational imagery. Trew advocates for reporting that fosters understanding and healing, urging journalists to depict the realities faced by those affected by war, rather than just the violence.

Bel Trew, Chief International Correspondent for The Independent, reports on the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tjada D'Oyen McKenna, CEO of Mercy Corps, sheds light on the challenges of delivering much-needed aid such as clean water and food. Youmna ElSayed, a Palestinian journalist, shares firsthand experiences of desperation from Gaza's residents. The discussion delves into the emotional toll on aid workers, the inadequacies of current aid systems, and the urgent calls for international intervention to alleviate suffering.

Bel Trew, a journalist specializing in conflict reporting, discusses the true horror of Russia's war in Ukraine. Topics include a Russian soldier pleading guilty to shooting a civilian, evidence of war crimes by Russian forces, mass graves, struggles in retrieving bodies after bombings, and the devastation caused by the war.