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Danya Issawi
Fashion and culture writer at The Cut (New York Magazine) who reported on Palestinian women fleeing Gaza and the personal objects they carried; appears as the episode's principal interview subject.
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Oct 8, 2025
• 22min
The objects Gaza’s women refused to leave behind
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In this thought-provoking conversation, Danya Issawi, a fashion and culture writer at The Cut, shares powerful stories of Palestinian women fleeing Gaza. She explores the significance of personal items, like a crocheted blanket and a flash drive of memories, that serve as emotional anchors during displacement. Danya highlights the contrast between past hopes of return and the poignant souvenirs of this current crisis. With sensitivity in her interviews, she sheds light on the complex realities women face, emphasizing the deep connections between people and their treasured belongings.
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