Motaz is a Palestinian photojournalist and humanitarian storyteller who became one of the most recognized voices documenting life under siege in Gaza. With his camera as his witness, Motaz risked everything to shed light on the brutal realities faced by his people sharing unfiltered stories, haunting images, and raw truths that the world could no longer ignore.
Born and raised in Gaza, Motaz began his field work at a young age, driven by a deep sense of duty and resistance. From surviving airstrikes to capturing moments of both tragedy and resilience, his work has gone viral, turning him into a symbol of courage and civilian journalism in the face of overwhelming danger. In this powerful and emotional episode, Motaz opens up like never before.
We talk about the price of fame, the emotional toll of witnessing repeated massacres, his departure from Gaza, struggles with PTSD, social media censorship, and what it means to carry the responsibility of telling a nation’s story. He also speaks on faith, hope, trauma, the hypocrisy of global powers, and whether peace is even possible.
This isn’t just an episode about war. It’s about dignity, conviction, and legacy. This is Motaz Azaiza: Unfiltered, human, and unforgettable!
0:00 Introos!
3:05 Staying in Gaza
4:19 Fame Its Price
7:50 Early Life Field Work
10:49 Hustles Responsibility
15:22 First Time Abroad
17:28 Life in Gaza
21:32 Work Equipment
24:32 October 7
26:02 Going Viral
29:06 Change or No Change?
30:57 Past Massacres
32:28 Before the Occupation
34:29 Future Hopes
36:12 Worst War Yet
37:05 Social Media Blocks
41:04 Leaving Gaza
44:27 To Help or Document
45:42 Trauma PTSD
48:44 Mixed Reactions
50:45 Faith Omra
54:23 Journalism Risks
57:13 Losing Passion
59:59 UN US Role
1:02:01 Hypocrisy Abroad
1:04:58 Blame Ignorance
1:06:04 Dignity Misconceptions
1:10:11 Sympathy Fame
1:13:33 Arab Aid
1:16:04 Divided Leadership
1:19:20 If Gaza Were Free
1:21:04 Global Silence
1:21:47 Free Palestine?
1:22:28 Gaza Museum
1:23:37 Leadership Crisis
1:24:36 One-State?
1:25:25 My Solution
1:26:53 No to Politics
1:27:23 What Drives Me
1:27:45 Near-Death Moments
1:28:42 Values Regrets
1:30:14 Religion Manipulation
1:33:45 Legacy
1:34:42 Closing
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Credits
Motaz Azaiza | Guest
Mo Islam | Host Founder
Ryan Ismail | COO
Misha Saied | Director Producer
Tito | Content Manager
Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy
Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager
Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager
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Episode Produced by | Kraken Production Studio