Journalists Under Fire in Gaza: A Talk With Motaz Azaiza

Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza / motaz_azaiza - whose coverage of the people of Gaza has captured the world's attention - spoke at Columbia Journalism School about reporting under fire and the perils and challenges for journalists living and working in the Gaza Strip. He was joined by Professor Nina Berman journalism.col... and Professor Azmat Khan journalism.col....
This event was co-sponsored by Professor Nina Berman, the Simon and June Li Center for Global Journalism journalism.col... and the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma at Columbia University dartcenter.org/.

[@riseandfall...]

Motaz is 25 years old. I can’t imagine the grief he feels. The survivors guilt, the weight he carries.

[@MycAnndee]

Motaz, thank you so much. ❤❤❤📸📸📸

[@XhevaTonuzi]

God bless you ❤free Palestine 🇵🇸

[@gaiastarseed]

I followed Motaz from the very beginning of this. He, Bisan, and Wael. The distinction between their journalism and the propaganda that is being fed all over the world was then and still is disheartening. I can't believe that everything human in me is still screaming out in prayers for this madness to end. #FreePalestine 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@user-is6mp3hg6j]

Thank you so much ❤

[@ruthknipe2459]

Thank you Motaz . Thank you ,thank you. So much respect for you.

[@RobinHerzig]

Inspiring + courageous 📱✊ Free Palestine ✊🇵🇸🍉♥🍉🇵🇸✊

[@tarakadir9259]

Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤ 🇵🇸🍉🍉🇵🇸

[@Zik129-d4z]

😢d bravery n courage... media n future press shld listen to dis

[@casianacasiana]

thank you Motaz, you may not be good-at-school smart... but you are inmensly wise. Im sorry what is happening to your people, and the complex feelings... thank you

[@casianacasiana]

dont miinterpret, i do think you are also very smart, but i was refering to your own words.

[@user-wd2mt6ok2i]

There are many Hasbara bots and comments in this comment section. I srae l spends millions on ly ing propa ganda.

[@sadawski]

❤🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@sivasimmalatyam9821]

🇵🇸⚖️#wewantjusticeforgaza

[@r.b6170]

It's shocking how the Irish and the English are at two extremes on this matter; the Irish are extremely sympathetic to the suffering of the Palestinians and the English are extremely oblivious ( if not quietly complicit ) to the suffering of the Palestinians. Yet, geographically and demographically they are so close. ........ ( It's just a thought )

[@ozZo-g8m]

Why the video quality Isn't good😢

[@firedplay]

They make time for one question. Disgusting.

[@firedplay]

The two women are insufferable.

[@missmelis7260]

Oh Motaz, you sweet super handsome dude. Look darlin, you need to swallow your guilt for leaving. Maybe go some where closer? Go to Egypt and take bitchen lenses that allow you to take photos from afar, but from a safe distance. But do yourself a favor… get an English tutor. I’d bet you 10million followers lol, that many a beautiful young educated woman would gladly do it for free, or Columbia would provide one for free. You need (and we all want) for you to be able to express all those words in Arabic you’re not translating and saying out loud. To help your message be as powerful as possible. I think when you are not talking about yourself in your videos that you show that you have the talent of both a writing journalist and photo journalist. I hope you read this… also… Trains are pretty cool, yes? It was such a heart warming image in my mind picturing you see one for the first time. Yet, deeply saddening and the reality of the blockade on Gaza. Know this… that sheltered life to some might seem so very deprived and mostly it is. Because it’s not by choice. BUT, that simplicity of living as a Gazan is what creates hearts and minds of gold. The modern world pollutes the soul. Stay pure, safe, and be well. Oh and enjoy the rest of any wonders you may experience… remember that there is no dream or desire that you’d be denied by the world! Ask. It’ll happen!!!

[@DarrenK-iv4ts]

Imagine Columbia University still wanting to be taken seriously.

[@ForcedMember]

If people are so upset by Israel's response in Gaza, they should look towards Hamas as they are the ones that broke the existing ceasefire prior to October 7th.

[@serkiznatz]

What makes you condone everything prior to it? Have we really come to a point in life where we are ok with 180k+ civs being erazed along with every bit of societal life because Hamas boiled over? Why did it boil over? Asking questions aint wrong.. It's easy for us to sit comfortably pointing fingers at a grp of ppl enduring madness and injustice for 70 years. I can't even imagine the x70 fury they'd have breaking throu the defences/barricades.

[@edtar3203]

@@serkiznatz these are not true numbers, hamas can say anything you jsut gonna believe them? also Israel never surprised attacked a peaceful city before oct 7th. nor anyone the way they did on oct 7th. murdering kids in front of their parents and viseversa? filming it, throwing grenades into houses , RAPING hostages. palistin are not israeli responsibility, they suffer for 70 years cause to arab nation wants them.ALL they want is death in jews.

[@amralkhairi]

Stop blaming any Palestinian resistance Hamas only got created in 1987 the european jewish terrorist zionits occupied our land for more than 75 years claiming that they are GOD'S PEOPLE AND GOD PROMISED THEM THIS LAND so if you are upset that the truth is coming out and people are now seeing you for who you are then its not our problem you brought on yourselves.

[@nasersiddiquee7253]

get a brain dummy

[@JaveriaFatima-uk8js]

Would you call attacking the Al Aqsa in Ramadan ceasefire? Not giving arab citizens equal rights? Illegal detainment? Unannounced raids on civilian houses a part of IDF soldiers trainings? Illegal arrests? Blockade of Gaza? All this injustice sparks resistance. and this has been going on for DECADES. We literally have all these things documented on video. it is funny how you guys think we live in primitive times.

[@bearfoot84]

Always playing the victim cards, its never your people fault or your leadership ...

[@CreationwebCo]

did you see what happend to him in Gaza you ignorant !

[@MycAnndee]

Did you even hear a word Motaz said? In what universe is it okay for young people to be trapped in a tiny area with barely any chance to leave and explore the world or do anything? How is it okay for imprisoned people to be regularly tormented with drones buzzing and regular bombings ? And no way out

[@MycAnndee]

The reality he is sharing cannot be denied any longer. The truth has been exposed and no longer hidden by Hasbara propagandist deceiving the entire world.

[@bearfoot84]

@@MycAnndee 1. they hafe a border with Egypt , ask Egypt why you they dont let them go through that border... i can answer for you if you likem or just learn history . 2. during the 1980 before the first intifada Gaza was completly open , there was no borders , people could go out and in from isrle without a problem . isrelies was going to gaza and the other way around . when you start an intifada there are circumstances . learn history . here will be a good start:

[@bearfoot84]

www.youtube.com/@Travelingisraelinfo kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4m6XqKeedODna8

[@ramaitzhaki6701]

FREE GAZA FROM HAMAS! Its about time.

[@MoeMa4]

Vive la résistance! It's about time the world see the Zs for what they are. FREE THE WORLD FROM ZEE-ON ISM!

[@silentrev_7360]

The oppression of the Palestinians started a long time before, i guess you never opened a book in your Life

[@bearfoot84]

Columbia , i was trying to find a talk about, Sudan, Yamen , Syria horrifying genocide there , i couldnt find it .. please help

[@MoeMa4]

Very slick attempt at whataboutism. Clearly Hasbara though!

[@silentrev_7360]

I was looking for some of your honest arguments that wasn't whatabouterism....but i couldn't find it

[@bearfoot84]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnFnKSnq9R6psU History lesson #1

[@laurasantillan2192]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 A very biased "source"...

[@bearfoot84]

@@laurasantillan2192 of course , prove me one thing that mentioned there that is wrong . I would love to learn more .. I’ll wait

[@laurasantillan2192]

​@@bearfoot84 Mad about reading that your "history lesson" is zionist propaganda? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MoeMa4]

LOOOOOOOL the hasbara troll seething and linking to Z propaganda ... very original!!

[@bearfoot84]

​@@MoeMa4 I understand you might be trying to reinterpret history, but history is what it is, and it can’t be changed. If you believe any points in the video are incorrect, please specify and provide evidence. I’m genuinely interested in learning more about my own history, and I welcome any clarifications. It’s disappointing to see that instead of addressing specific points, some people resort to dismissive or negative comments. If you have valid arguments against the video, I’d appreciate a detailed response. I get it-Jewish people are a minority and seem to have a knack for succeeding at everything they touch. Must be infuriating to see a group with such consistent success. I can understand why jealousy might come into play.