Media outlets in both Israeli and Palestinian media tend to sanitize the news and avoid showing graphic images of casualties caused by their own side. This leads to misconceptions among the public, with many Palestinians believing that Israeli military deliberately targeted civilians during specific incidents.
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib spent much of his childhood in Gaza before becoming an American citizen. He has lost dozens of family members and both his childhood homes in Israel's war in Gaza. But he hasn't lost hope for peace and the future of the Palestinian people. Listen as he describes the reality of life in Gaza under Hamas rule, and what he believes most Gazans think of Hamas. He also shares his thoughts on how to save Israel's hostages, and how Palestinians can thrive once the war is over.