“There Is No Safety for Journalists in Gaza”| Issam Adwan

“There Is No Safety for Journalists in Gaza”| Issam Adwan

From Palestine Deep Dive by Palestine Deep Dive

March 23, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

Issam Adwan discusses the dangers faced by journalists in Gaza and the targeting of Palestinian media.

Issam Adwan, a researcher and journalist from Gaza, joins Hala Hanina, to discuss Israel’s targeting of Palestinians journalists, the smear campaigns they face, as well as, being the first to investigate the case of Hind Rajab. Support independent, Palestinian-led media from as little as £1 per month: https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/p/support Issam Adwan is a Palestinian researcher whose work bridges international media, grassroots activism, and academic inquiry. He has worked as a journalist for global outlets including The Associated Press and Al Jazeera English, providing frontline coverage and investigative reports from Gaza during times of crisis. His leadership experience includes serving as manager of We Are Not Numbers, where he represented Palestinian voices internationally, and teaching political translation at Al-Azhar University in Gaza.Hala Hanina is a social and political activist from Gaza. She is currently completing a PhD in politics and sociology, focusing on Palestinian women at the intersection of colonial and patriarchal violence.

People in this episode

Host: Hala Hanina

Guest: Issam Adwan

Topics covered

  • journalism
  • Gaza
  • media freedom
  • Palestinian rights
  • investigative reporting

Keywords

  • journalists
  • Gaza
  • Israel
  • Hind Rajab
  • media
  • activism
  • Palestinian

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: We Are Not Numbers, The Associated Press, Al Jazeera English

Places: Gaza, Palestine

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