Sam Sears described his experience in Gaza as a "conveyor belt of carnage", highlighting the relentless influx of patients suffering from blast, shrapnel, and gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, he encountered a mass casualty incident involving two deceased children, ages nine and eleven. Reflecting on the heartbreaking moment of putting these children in body bags, he noted that the rapid pace of emergency situations often stripped away the dignity these young victims would normally be afforded. The sheer volume of casualties necessitated a focus on saving those who could still be helped.
"I swear to God that I have faced death like 100 times, so for me, it's better to die here," said Ahmed Hirz, who has been displaced along with his family at least eight times since Israel's war began. "I will never leave here," he told Al Jazeera. "We have gone through suffering and starvation and torture and miserable conditions, and our final decision is to die here."
The government is reportedly exerting political pressure on the BBC regarding its coverage of Gaza, described as behaving like a 'tinpot dictatorship' by prominent director Peter Kosminsky.
During his speech before the Security Council, Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour broke down in tears while highlighting the impact of Israel's military operations on children in Gaza.
This season feels especially urgent because the escalation of the genocide is happening at the same time that there's less and less attention being paid to it - even as the violence increases.
The Palestinian Museum is redefining its role amid the war in Gaza, focusing on research, digital access, and international partnerships while balancing visitor access and collection protection.