On photographing war and making ‘art from the pain’ – Motaz Azaiza, acclaimed journalist from Gaza [Video]

“I never expected the world will know my name [because of] a genocide of my people,” says Palestinian photojournalist Motaz Azaiza, who gained international acclaim for his work during the first 108 days of Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza.

Since evacuating in January, Azaiza has brought his advocacy for Palestinian rights around the world.

Democracy Now! speaks to him from Washington, DC, where he has just wrapped up a nationwide speaking tour titled “Gaza Through My Lens” in support of Unrwa USA.

“Israel is targeting our children. Israel is targeting our babies, targeting our mothers, targeting our families. I just want to show the whole world so maybe I can bring help to my people through my photography,” Azaiza says.

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