Voices from Gaza: Journalist Yara Eid on War, Media, and Memory

In today’s episode, we speak with Yara Eid, a young Palestinian journalist and human rights advocate from Gaza, currently based in London. Yara has worked with international organizations, including Amnesty International, and uses her platform to shed light on life under Israeli occupation and apartheid in Gaza. Yara is known for her viral interview on Sky News, where she directly challenged the anchor’s dehumanizing portrayal of Palestinians. Her calm yet firm response highlighted the media’s double standards when it comes to reporting on Palestine. Yara’s powerful interview brought global attention to the biased narratives often used when covering Israel’s genocide against Gaza. Listen to this episode to learn more about Yara's inspiring story and journey of journalism amid Israel's military occupation and genocide. Thank you for tuning into This is Palestine, the official podcast of The IMEU! For more stories and resources, visit us at imeu.org. Stay connected with us:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theIMEU Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theIMEU/ For more insights, follow our host, Diana Buttu, on:  Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianabuttu