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To gain deeper insight into life in Gaza, we provide vital information regarding its geography and history, particularly within the context of the Nakba, or "the Catastrophe."This episode is a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.It was originally published in Arabic on October 26th, 2023 for "Stories from Palestine".Originally produced and written by Ahmed Eman Zakaria, the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi. Sources Used in the Episode: - https://youtu.be/udbeJ7i6Ruk- https://bit.ly/3TCWn3Z- https://www.worldbank.org/content/dam/Worldbank/document/MNA/Factsheet_Gaza_ARA.pdf - https://www.pcbs.gov.ps/postar.aspx?lang=ar&ItemID=4545 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovCaXzL6opQ- https://youtu.be/B-SIObusqyw?- https://youtu.be/43DqkyuItH8?- https://youtu.be/Qnocv7sQum0?- https://youtu.be/G0j9sZ6j6Lo?- https://bit.ly/43zjmRT- https://youtu.be/bipx_SsulAU?si=wJZ7Cl2hffHyEGOT&

We journey into the past to explore the systematic Jewish settlement on Palestinian lands dating back to 1861, facilitated by Ottoman laws and influenced by British involvement, illustrating that the Nakba of 1948 was not an isolated or abrupt event.This episode is a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.It was originally published in Arabic on May 23rd, 2021 for "Manbet". Listen to the episode from here. Originally written by Mahmoud Khawaja, the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi.Sources Used in the Episode: - https://mfa.gov.il/MFA/MFA-Archive/2003/Pages/Mishkenot%20Sha-ananim.aspx- https://www.dopdfwn.com/cacnoscana/scanoanya/tahmilkutubpdf-KJCPC.pdf- http://www.israel613.com/books/ERETZ_GOODLY_HERITAGE-ENG.pdf- https://ia800803.us.archive.org/2/items/CAUS01/CAUS512.pdf- https://bit.ly/3xeTajq

This episode uncovers the history of Gaza's seven crossings and exposes how the occupation leverages them to impose further restrictions on Palestinians living in the Strip.This episode is a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.The episode was originally published in Arabic on November 2nd, 2023 for "Stories from Palestine. Listen to the episode from here.Originally written by Bayan Habib, the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi. Sources Used in the Episode: - https://youtu.be/dTvnQjLcKbM?si=TZXnkMvMJuiiDxLA&- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAst5hsqaGQ- https://www.unrwa.org/ar/where-we-work/%D9%82%D8%B7%D8%A7%D8%B9-%D8%BA%D8%B2%D9%87/%D9%85%D8%AE%D9%8A%D9%85-%D8%AC%D8%A8%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%A7- https://ar-ar.facebook.com/wafagency/- https://youtu.be/QlTk522qwNs?- https://info.wafa.ps/ar_page.aspx?id=4886- https://youtu.be/cxrnVNdF6Ww?t=2- https://youtu.be/bzb4Xn8v4hE?t=10- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wGWktmTJ6Q- https://youtu.be/L_FeC1kSAN0?t=94- https://youtu.be/EyRjLo9DfHs

In our investigation into the siege on Gaza, we document the remarkable resilience of Palestinians enduring inhumane conditions enforced by the occupation for a staggering 17 years. These conditions span from denying basic services like water and electricity to limitations on economic growth and even targeted actions against fishing activities.This episode is a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.It was originally published in Arabic on November 6th, 2023 for "Stories from Palestine" - Check out the Arabic episode here.Originally written by Sarah Abu AlRob, the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi.Sources used in the episode:- https://carnegieendowment.org/sada/53378- https://eibm.short.gy/6eql29- https://eibm.short.gy/86XHUm- https://aps.aucegypt.edu/ar/articles/1326/gaza-under-siege-how-does-it-really-end- https://www.gov.il/ar/departments/units/grm_unit- https://eibm.short.gy/mhdRXK

Tracing the blockade imposed on fishing in Palestine, we delve into the significance of the sea, fish, and fishing for Palestinians, exploring the changes that have impacted fishermen – and the sea – under the occupation.This episode and its original Arabic version are a collaborative production between Sowt and the Palestinian Museum.It was originally published in Arabic on March 17th, 2022 for "Blank Maps" - Check out the Arabic episode here.Originally written by , the script was loosely adapted into English by Salam Bustanji, produced and edited by Tala Halawa and Basant Samhout, sound-designed by Ahmad Mitri, and presented by Ban Barkawi. Sources Used in the Episode: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID8A71e7Ig4&ab_channel=SabreenProductions- https://youtu.be/oGIyJif50v8?t=60- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQENL5GDZmU- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMlfUc5V9PQ- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uROrem2DXcU- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1NqWoMVFDY- https://youtu.be/KGTTUbuM-_U