Behind the Frontlines: A Raw Look at Palestinian-Israeli Identity, War Reporting & PTSD | Podcast with Nasra Habiballah

Behind the Frontlines: A Raw Look at Palestinian-Israeli Identity, War Reporting & PTSD | Podcast with Nasra HabiballahIn this powerful podcast interview, former NOS correspondent Nasra Habiballah reflects on her intense 3.5 years reporting from Israel and the Palestinian territories. She shares the emotional and psychological toll of frontline journalism, where professional distance becomes nearly impossible while witnessing conflict affecting her own community.The conversation also examines the political landscape in Israel, including how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu navigates public perception following the events of October 7, with discussions on shifting narratives toward regional tensions.Habiballah opens up about her lived experience as a Palestinian with Israeli citizenship, highlighting systemic inequality, identity conflict, and legal barriers faced by her family. Now back in the Netherlands, she reflects on post-traumatic stress and the emotional “withdrawal” from covering breaking news at the frontlines.Ultimately, the episode underscores the essential but emotionally demanding role of journalism in giving voice to marginalized communities and documenting conflict from within.#Podcast #Journalism #MiddleEast #IsraelPalestine #PalestinianIdentity #WarReporting #FrontlineJournalism #PTSD #NewsMedia #NOS #NasraHabiballah #BenjaminNetanyahu #ConflictReporting #HumanStories