In this Episode, Eman Alhaj Ali discusses her life and upbringing in Gaza, her struggles enduring this horrific genocide and how her dreams of being a storyteller were turned to ashes as a result of Israel's horrific bombing of the Gaza strip for the last 16 months. Eman's voice, like many other Gazans needs to be amplified and shared around the world until her people are fully liberated.
Chapters:00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - Eman's upbringing
09:45 - Life before the genocide
16:15 - Current ceasefire situation
21:45 - Eman's hopes for liberation
27:42 - Eman's storytelling
33:24 - Conclusion
Guest Intro:Eman Alhaj Ali is a Palestinian writer, translator and storyteller based in Gaza who has appeared on a number of international websites, such as the New Arab, the Electronic Intifada, Al Jazeera, the middle east eye, Mondoweiss and many others. She contributed to anthologies like “We Were Seeds” and she is a member of We Are Not Numbers, where she has published several pieces.
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