In the powerful finale of The Tea Season 1, Myriam Francois sits down with BAFTA and Emmy-winning Palestinian filmmaker Yousef Hammash to uncover the raw, unfiltered truth about Gaza during one of the darkest chapters in its history. As the world turns its eyes elsewhere, Yousef sheds light on the untold stories of survival, loss, and resilience under occupation, offering a perspective few have heard before.

Known for his evocative films One Day in Gaza and Gaza: Daring to Dream, and his award-winning Channel 4 report Inside the Gaza Siege, Yousef opens up about the emotional toll of documenting the genocide of his own people, what life is really like in Gaza, and the shocking realities global media often fails to cover.

In this gripping and emotional episode, we dive into:

👉 The heartbreaking realities of life under siege in Gaza, where 90% of the population has been displaced.

👉 The emotional weight of making films about the genocide of your own people.

👉 The truth behind the Saudi normalization deals and the price Palestinians are paying.

👉 Harrowing stories of Gaza’s orphans and displaced families struggling to survive.

👉 Why more than 190 Palestinian journalists have been killed—and what the world isn’t saying.

👉 The disconnect between the reality on the ground and what we see on our screens.

👉 Busting the biggest myths and misconceptions about Palestine and Israel.

Yousef doesn’t shy away from addressing hard truths, including the mental toll of witnessing endless violence, the courage of those still reporting under fire, and the hypocrisy of international narratives that ignore Palestinian suffering.

This episode is not just a discussion—it’s a call to wake up to the reality of Gaza, the voices silenced, and the stories untold.

🌍 As we close the season, we reflect not just on Gaza, but on the ongoing struggles for justice and dignity around the world. From Palestine to Congo, Sudan to Syria, we stand with all those fighting for freedom and peace.

Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that will change how you see the crisis in Gaza. Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.

🙏 Stay awake, stay informed, and take care of each other.

Presenter/Producer: Myriam Francois

Guest: Yousef Hamash

Producers: Farzin Rabiee and Nadège Bizimungu

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