45. I Met Gazans In Cairo Who Escaped The Genocide - What They Told Me With Dr. Omar Akhter

Dr. Omar Akhter shares his firsthand experience from a recent humanitarian trip to Cairo, Egypt, where he met with Palestinian families from Gaza who were forced to evacuate after the genocide began.During this trip he:Met with displaced Gazans living in CairoProvided direct financial assistance to families in needHeld a medical clinic for evacuated PalestiniansVisited a Gazan orphanage and schoolListened to powerful, firsthand testimonies of survival, loss, and resilienceThese are the stories rarely shown in Western media—voices of Palestinians who escaped Gaza but continue to live with the trauma of war, displacement, and injustice.This episode is not about politics—it is about human lives, medical ethics, and bearing witness. As a physician and humanitarian, he reflects on what he saw, the moral responsibility of the global community, and why telling these stories matters.🎙️ Save the Olive Tree is a podcast dedicated to amplifying Palestinian voices, challenging misinformation, and documenting the lived reality of occupation, displacement, and genocide.📌 Topics covered:Gaza genocide and forced displacementPalestinian refugees in EgyptHumanitarian aid in CairoMedical missions for PalestiniansOrphans and displaced children from GazaBearing witness as a physicianLife after evacuation from GazaChapters:00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Details about my trip06:25 - Stories of Gazans in Cairo18:20 - The Resilience of Gazans21:40 - My message to Gazans23:58 - Gazan connection to the land29:45 - Humanizing Palestinians32:40 - Ways to support Gazans in Cairo36:46 - Amplify Palestinian stories38:00 - Conclusion of Podcast38:54 - Highlights from my tripGuest Intro:Dr. Omar Akhter is a Pakistani-American Physician and host of the Save The Olive Tree Podcast. He is a humanitarian dedicated to improving the condition of the Palestinian people by assisting them financially, medically and speaking up for their liberation.Links:Subscribe to the channel: @savetheolivetreeWebsite: www.savetheolivetree.comInstagram:   / savetheolivetree  TikTok:   / savetheolivetree  Support us: patreon.com/SaveTheOliveTree🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes amplifying Palestinian voices and on-the-ground testimony.👍 Like & share to help these stories reach a wider audience.