Stories

These are a handful of stories from war: civilians bearing the weight of suffering, young people refusing to enlist, and activists fighting for peace. Here, individuals confront the realities of conflict, with some even realizing they were on the wrong side. These stories reveal resilience, courage, and the complexity of human experience in times of war.

Mosab Abu Toha, Palestinian poet who fled the war in Gaza describes his detention by Israeli soldiers, evacuation from Gaza, and his new poetry book, "Forest of Noise."

Ronnie Barkan and Stavit Sinai are two Israeli dissidents who took part in a Palestine Action siege of the Elbit HQ.

These youngsters in Israel are refusing to serve in the army and are speaking out against their government’s fascist tendencies. The risks they have taken are high, but their courage is inspiring.

Former Air Force engineer Riley Livermore talks about what led him to end his 16 year career.

Dena Takruri, an American journalist, spends a day in Hebron retracing the footsteps of her father, who was born and raised in Hebron. She talks to Palestinians who are subjected to daily harassment from the Israeli military and settlers. And she is guided through the city by former Israeli soldiers, who tell her why their conscience is now forcing them to speak out against the occupation.

Yazan, a 12 years old, takes care of his sister Yasmin. They are 2 of thousands of orphans in Gaza.

Bisan Owda, a Palestinian journalists and winner of 2024 Peabody Award and 2024 News And Documentary Emmy Award for Outstanding Hard News Feature Story: Short Form. She’s been forced from her home into continuous displacement, had bombs fall around her and documented the stories of Palestinians surrounded by their decimated homes.