Amira Hass

Israeli journalist and author

Amira Hass - Israeli journalist and author
Born

June 28th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Israel

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Born in 1956, a journalist and author focused on Palestinian affairs. Worked for Haaretz, reporting on the occupation and life in Palestinian territories. Authored several books, including 'Reporting from Ramallah' and 'Drinking the Sea at Gaza', which examine the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through personal narratives and firsthand accounts. Notable for being one of the few Jewish journalists residing in the West Bank.

Wrote 'Drinking the Sea at Gaza'

Reportage on Palestinian territories for Haaretz

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