Today, we’re bringing you part 2 of my interview with Dr. Hazem Almassry, who’s born and raised in Khan Yunis, Gaza. Make sure to check out the previous episode if you haven’t.

In this episode, Hazem shares with us more historic context and what life is like as a Palestinian living under Israeli occupation, including: a key year 1917 and the Balfour Declaration, the emergence of Zionism, military checkpoints, the expanding Jewish settlements in the West Bank, the Gaza Division in the Israeli army, and the current, dire situation with the Israeli state’s ongoing aggression against Palestinians.

Hazem just lost his mother very recently due to an Israeli airstrike. When we had this interview, I wanted Hazem to feel seen and supported throughout our conversation.

If you've never heard of most of the things Hazem shared, look upon this as new input to read more and search for what you think is your truth.

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