Youmna ElSayed

Al Jazeera Correspondent Youmna ElSayed and Al Jazeera Journalist Safwat al Kahlout discuss their experiences reporting from Gaza during the war. They highlight the challenges faced by journalists and residents, the impact of constant bombardment, and the uncertainty of living in a war-torn Gaza. The podcast also includes personal accounts of residents, their fear and violence experienced, and the scarcity of basic resources in Gaza. Ultimately, it sheds light on the devastating effects of the conflict on the people and their hopes for it to end.

Youmna ElSayed, an Al Jazeera correspondent reporting from the Gaza frontlines, shares her harrowing experiences during the year of conflict. She discusses the profound emotional scars left by war, detailing survival and trauma faced by civilians, including her own family. Youmna recounts a chilling phone call that heightened her fears and speaks about the responsibilities and ethical dilemmas journalists grapple with in war zones. Her candid reflections on trauma and survival guilt offer an intimate look into the human cost of conflict.