In this episode, Joni and Harriet hear from Abdalrahim (Abed), a Palestinian student and professional in Wyoming who is from Gaza. Abdalrahim shares his experience living in Gaza, including his journey to finding true love and leaving for opportunities abroad. This first-hand story of life in Gaza dispels Hasbara, Zionist propaganda, that has been used as fodder for the ongoing genocide. 

More about our Abdalrahim:

Abdalrahim is the President and Coordinator of the MENA Club at the University of Wyoming,  where he promotes Middle Eastern and North African culture, issues, and communities. His tenure includes orchestrating a variety of events, from cultural celebrations to speaker series, while additionally fostering external partnerships. He is a skilled Arabic-English translator and is currently a Fulbright scholar working on a Master's degree in International Studies.

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Edited and produced by Sam Jones

Directly support Palestinians in Gaza and those who have fled, including Abdalrahim’s family:

• ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-my-gaza-familys-survival-amid-war?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer⁠
• ⁠https://linktr.ee/fundsforgaza⁠