‘It’s Bisan From Gaza, And We're Living Next To Garbage’

Israeli attacks on Gaza have not only targeted civilians, but also the infrastructure Palestinians need to survive. At least eight Gaza water utility workers have been killed on the job despite being in clearly marked cars. People in Gaza now have to get water from salty water wells that are functioning at one-tenth capacity.

The situation is far worse in northern Gaza, where resources are more scarce.


Video journalist Bisan Owda shows us how overflowing garbage, sewage and reduced water supply are impacting the health of people in Gaza. Respiratory and skin infections are on the rise because of the destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure.

[tommyob]

Stay strong Bisan, Motaz, and the other journalists bringing us the truth from Gaza.

[imogen]

This breaks my heart 💔💔💔 Thanks Bisan. Stay safe.

[xhtzjvr]

Bisan you are great❤ I am woried about Rafah.😢Take care and stay safe❤

[bertnewton]

Thank you, Bisan, for your reporting. I don't know how you hold it together to do this. I have friends here in the U.S. who are from Gaza and have family there. Every time that I see them, I don't know how they hold it together and carry on day to day. I call the office of my representative in Congress and plead with the staff. I can tell the staff are sympathetic, they are young, but I don't know what is going through our representative's head. She's been to Palestine. She knows what it going on, yet she has done little to speak against this genocide. I've pleaded with her staff for her to call it a genocide, to take leadership to oppose this insane cruelty, but there's mostly just silence. But I and my friends will keep on raising our voices here. Please don't give up, please don't stop reporting. My faith is weak, but I hope and pray that God will bring justice finally, and will rescue and vindicate the oppressed of Palestine.

[BanglaBhalobashi]

🕊"The makers of misery can destroy in others the happiness they reject for themselves." 🕊🤲

[claudemagnan]

Thank you Bisan for showing the world what’s really happening in your homeland. You are making a big difference.
Thank you. Please stay safe.
FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸❤️

[selma]

Thank you Bisan-- you are doing a great service. Prayers for you and for the people of Gaza. Stay strong! I am truly sorry for the actions of my gov't, the USA. Horrified at what we are witnessing. I will not be silent.

[yasminebeg]

Bisan alhamdolillah so good to see you hasbunallahu wa ni mal wakeel every report is being posted keep strong sweetie may allah swt keep you safe and all the people of Palestine ameen

[cblair]

I'm always so happy to see Bisan. It's a relief. I pray for her & everyone in Gaza.
God protect them & surround them with love & grace.
Sending my love & strength to you. ❤

[christa]

It’s so hard to know what to say at this point. Just know Gaza and all Palestinians have my love and prayers, all day, everyday.

[valmarie]

I’m so glad to see this video and know that Bisan is still alive and not injured- physically at least. I’m terrified for those in Raffah. God please help these people! 😭 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[nellllo]

Please be safe blessed and protected…thank you for your invaluable reporting Bisan

[mevmwqg]

So happy to see you, Bisan. I can't imagine the shock and struggle of being there. Praying for all of you every day! So ashamed of my murderous government!

[lemur]

Bisan! It's such a relief to hear your voice again. This video shows again how much effort and strength you put into your work. You are a blessing to the world.

[roddo]

I have no dog in this fight. I just want peace. I grow numb to the numbers of casualties but its people like Bisan, who remind me that those numbers represent actual people. Everytime i see an update; i feel relief. When Bisan says: 'i'm still alive', it means there is still hope.

[mandeeqahmed]

Peace for Palestine and its people ❤I am very sorry for this pain and misery

[fayezakamal]

Bisan sweetheart. Your beautiful face, your sad eyes and what you are reporting is so important for people to see and hear. Sending love and du'aas every day❤😢

[ashoka]

Thank God you're alive, Bisan. You will survive this apocalypse, you are a guide to your people and mankind. Stay strong.

[GoreSpattered]

so glad to see Bisan ok 😭 i will continue to fight for her freedom

[kika-geqr]

Bisan, thank you for your updates. The people of the world are with you! Governments not.😥💔🇵🇸❤️