Palestinian journalist Saga Hamdan: ‘The world chose not to see us’

Palestinian journalist and writer Saga Hamdan, who spoke at an event at the SOAS University of London on 19 December, said that many governments and media outlets have turned a “blind eye” to Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza. Reflecting on her experiences, Hamdan explained how the coverage of the media outlets often downplays Israel’s aggressions, erasing the human suffering of Palestinians. Support stories that matter. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @middleeasteye   Catch previous episodes of MEE LIVE, our biweekly news programme exploring the stories shaping our world through breaking coverage, expert analysis, and hard-hitting interviews. Originally airing Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12pm ET | 5pm BST Got a story tip or question? Reach us at [email protected] Subscribe to our channel: http://ow.ly/AVlW30n1OWH Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: https://t.me/MiddleEastEye_TG Middle East Eye Website: https://middleeasteye.net Follow us on TikTok:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Instagram:   / middleeasteye   Like us on Facebook:   / middleeasteye   Follow us on Twitter:   / middleeasteye