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Surviving War in Gaza, One Text Message at a Time 0 (0)

Every morning, Ahmed Mansour, a Palestinian filmmaker in the U.S., texts his family in Gaza to check if they are still alive. Israel’s siege on the territory has caused widespread communication blackouts, making it difficult for him to reach his parents and siblings. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/U8Ys7n More from The New York Times Video: http://nytimes.com/video ———- Whether it’s reporting on conflicts abroad and political divisions at home, or covering the latest style trends and scientific developments, New York Times video journalists provide a revealing and unforgettable view of the world. It’s all the news that’s fit to watch. The New York Times [See More…]

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‘If the Bombs Didn’t Kill Us, Our Living Situation Will:’ A Young Woman Describes the Crisis in Gaza 0 (0)

Nour AlSaqqa, who is from Gaza City, has been documenting her life during the Israel-Hamas war. The New York Times last spoke to Ms. AlSaqqa when the war first started. Since then, she has fled south to Rafah, the Gazan city at the territory’s southern border with Egypt, after Israel warned Palestinians to leave northern Gaza to avoid airstrikes. “When I say we have no water, I need people to comprehend that we spend days without drinking a single drop of water,” she said. “That’s how limited it is. ” She said she fears that if the shortages of basic [See More…]