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Nov 2023
27m 28s

Gaza diaries

Bbc World Service
About this episode

English teacher Farida and Khalid, a medical supplier, document through intimate voice messages their struggle to survive the war in Gaza. They tell a story of immense loss and resilience in a worsening humanitarian crisis.

The Gaza diaries was produced by Haya Al Badarneh, Lara Elgebaly, Mamdouh Akbiek Mohammad Shalaby and Mary O’Reilly.

The editors were Rebecca Henschke and Simon Cox and it was mixed by Graham Puddifoot.

A BBC Arabic investigations production for the BBC World Service.

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