Palestinian Photojournalist Who Exposed Gaza’s Genocide to the World | Motaz Azaiza 153
Motaz is a Palestinian photojournalist and humanitarian storyteller who became one of the most recognized voices documenting life under siege in Gaza. With his camera as his witness, Motaz risked everything to shed light on the brutal realities faced by his people sharing unfiltered stories, haunting images, and raw truths that the world could no longer ignore.Born and raised in Gaza, Motaz began his field work at a young age, driven by a deep sense of duty and resistance. From surviving airstrikes to capturing moments of both tragedy and resilience, his work has gone viral, turning him into a symbol of courage and civilian journalism in the face of overwhelming danger. In this powerful and emotional episode, Motaz opens up like never before.We talk about the price of fame, the emotional toll of witnessing repeated massacres, his departure from Gaza, struggles with PTSD, social media censorship, and what it means to carry the responsibility of telling a nation’s story. He also speaks on faith, hope, trauma, the hypocrisy of global powers, and whether peace is even possible.This isn’t just an episode about war. It’s about dignity, conviction, and legacy. This is Motaz Azaiza: Unfiltered, human, and unforgettable!0:00 Introos!3:05 Staying in Gaza4:19 Fame Its Price7:50 Early Life Field Work10:49 Hustles Responsibility15:22 First Time Abroad17:28 Life in Gaza21:32 Work Equipment24:32 October 726:02 Going Viral29:06 Change or No Change?30:57 Past Massacres32:28 Before the Occupation34:29 Future Hopes36:12 Worst War Yet37:05 Social Media Blocks41:04 Leaving Gaza44:27 To Help or Document45:42 Trauma PTSD48:44 Mixed Reactions50:45 Faith Omra54:23 Journalism Risks57:13 Losing Passion59:59 UN US Role1:02:01 Hypocrisy Abroad1:04:58 Blame Ignorance1:06:04 Dignity Misconceptions1:10:11 Sympathy Fame1:13:33 Arab Aid1:16:04 Divided Leadership1:19:20 If Gaza Were Free1:21:04 Global Silence1:21:47 Free Palestine?1:22:28 Gaza Museum1:23:37 Leadership Crisis1:24:36 One-State?1:25:25 My Solution1:26:53 No to Politics1:27:23 What Drives Me1:27:45 Near-Death Moments1:28:42 Values Regrets1:30:14 Religion Manipulation1:33:45 Legacy1:34:42 ClosingWatch the full episode on YouTubehttps://bit.ly/4ejySHeWhoopInstagram http://bit.ly/444RjKVWebsite http://bit.ly/4n64UKFhttps://join.whoop.com/gb/en/moshow/Noon Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1SDownload the App http://bit.ly/463evvxCreditsMotaz Azaiza | GuestMo Islam | Host FounderRyan Ismail | COOMisha Saied | Director ProducerTito | Content ManagerGregoris Kalai | Head of StrategyFaisal Nejaim | Show ManagerYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerPowered by "STUCK?" | TranslationEpisode Produced by | Kraken Production Studio