Ep. 05
In this moving episode, hosts Adam Hakan and Amy Septerfield share the powerful story of Umm Zaki, an 80-year-old Palestinian woman whose life has been marked by a cycle of displacement and survival. The episode centers on an article that traces Umm Zaki’s journey, beginning with her first forced migration during the Nakba of 1948, when her family fled from the village of Hamama to Gaza, ultimately settling in the Jabaliya refugee camp.
Adam and Amy recount Umm Zaki’s story as she faced yet another upheaval, recently forced to flee Jabaliya amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. Now sheltering in a United Nations-run school in Gaza City, Umm Zaki’s experience underscores the emotional and physical toll of repeated displacement and the difficult conditions she faces in an overcrowded environment.
The hosts delve into the broader context of Palestinian displacement, discussing how Gaza’s population today is largely comprised of descendants of refugees from the 1948 war. Through Umm Zaki’s story, Adam and Amy reflect on the recurring struggle and resilience of those who, like her, have lived their entire lives under the shadow of conflict.
Join Daily Dive as Adam and Amy honor Umm Zaki’s story, a poignant example of endurance in the face of ongoing adversity, and examine the generational impact of displacement on Gaza’s residents. Tune in for a conversation that sheds light on the personal realities of those navigating life amid the conflict.