The two million residents of Gaza have been living under an Israeli-imposed closure for over 12 years, with widespread implications for every aspect of life in the Strip and little hope for significant change in the near future. Check out Gaza Up Close, a podcast written and produced by Gisha’s Shatil Fellow, Lital Firestone, to hear the stories of Gaza residents and learn about how the closure impacts their freedom of movement.
Gaza Up Close
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Podcast Overview
The two million residents of Gaza have been living under an Israeli-imposed closure for over 12 years, with widespread implications for every aspect of life in the Strip and little hope for significant change in the near future. Check out Gaza Up Close, a podcast written and produced by Gisha’s Shatil Fellow, Lital Firestone, to hear the stories of Gaza residents and learn about how the closure impacts their freedom of movement.
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Recent Episodes
April 23, 2020
Gisha Director of International Relations Beth Oppenheim speaks on Telos Group webinar
On April 9, 2020 Gisha Director of Public Relations Beth Oppenheim spoke about Gaza and COVID-19 on a webinar organized by the Telos Group, alongside Omar Shaban from Pal-Think for Strategic Studies.
August 13, 2019
Bitter Sweets Part One
In part one of “Bitter Sweets”, Gaza Up Close host Lital Firestone visits Gaza businessman Mohammed Tilbani’s sweets factory in Hebron to understand how the closure has affected his main factory in Gaza. As his story unfolds, the obstacles he faces coincide with the history of war and restrictions of over a decade of closure on Gaza. Gisha’s Exeuctive Director Tania Hary explains how these limitations hinder the growth of Gaza’s economy. Music Credits: Middle Eastern Market by John Leonard French, Three Stories by Blue Dot Sessions, Ambient Electronic Loop 001 by Frankum, Rambling by Blue Dot Sessions, Adventure by Chad Crouch.
August 13, 2019
Bitter Sweets Part Two
In part two of “Bitter Sweets”, Gaza Up Close host Lital Firestone interviews Mohammed Tilbani about his sweets factory in Gaza. He describes the barriers and security blocks placed on him that place the future of his factory and its 400 employees in jeopardy. Gisha’s public advocacy coordinator Noa Galili provides the background of political rationales behind Israel’s separation policy. Music Credits: Middle Eastern Market by John Leonard French, Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod, Honey by Nctrnm, Stucco Grey by Blue Dot Sessions.
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