The war in Gaza is documented differently from previous wars. From the Israeli side, the reality in Gaza is documented at a distance, from the border or from the air. Pictures mostly show plumes of smoke and explosions caused by shelling and
the attacks by the Air Force. Within Gaza, the human story and the price of the war are documented by Gazan photographers. Foreign photographers, who recorded the conflict in the past, are not permitted to enter the Gaza Strip.

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The war in Gaza triggered internal and local controversies and led to heavy  international pressure, with world-wide demonstrations and accusations of war crimes against Israel. This took place after October 7, while the Israelis abducted
by Hamas were still being held in Gaza and a passionate public campaign for their release was being conducted. 

 

As part of its journalistic mission, Local Testimony presents the reality of the war, to the extent that the onerous conditions of reportage permit.

The full video includes 43 images by Palestinian and Israeli photographers.

Editing and original soundtrack: Ran Slavin