Watch the trailer
Here's how to catch the the first episode of the series and program:
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Watch the first episode of the series from home: Available Thursday, November 13 through Thursday, November 20.
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Live Q&A with directors Hila Itzchaki & Duby Kroitoro on Zoom: Tune in Sunday, November 16, at 1:00 PM US Eastern Time.
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Missed it live? Don't worry! the first episode of the series and the program recording will be accessible until Thursday, November 20, at 4:00 PM US Eastern Time.
synopsis
Hebrew, English, with Hebrew and English subtitles
The Full Story of Gaza from the Israeli Perspective: The formation of Gaza strip and how it became the core of the Palestinian Nation. The long-standing conflict story that keeps on evolving between Israel and Gaza. The series is based on rare archival footage, accompanied by interviews by those who managed the Gaza Strip on behalf of Israel and witnessed the true reality of the policies Israel forced upon the citizens of the Gaza Strip. The series includes key players of the conflict - Israeli, Palestinian, American, and Egyptian. The series is based on rare archival footage, accompanied by interviews by those who managed the Gaza Strip on behalf of Israel and witnessed the true reality of the policies Israel forced upon the citizens of the Gaza Strip.
About the Speakers
Hila Itzchaki - is an Israeli filmmaker and editor known for her work in documentary cinema. Her films often explore complex social and political issues through a personal and emotional lens. She co-wrote and edited the documentary Locked Down (2013), which tells the stories of incarcerated women, and co-created the docuseries Gaza Syndrome (2025). Itzchaki’s work has been screened at international film festivals and is recognized for its deep human insight and powerful storytelling
Duby Kroitoro is an Israeli filmmaker and documentary creator. He is credited as one of the creators of the series Gaza Syndrome alongside Hila Itzchaki and others.
He also created the TV series Citizen Gueta about socio-economic inequality in Israel.
Kroitoro’s work is focused on complex political and social issues, using archival material and in-depth research to shed light on Israeli-Palestinian dynamics and domestic Israeli society.
Dr. Adi Avivi(moderator)r. Adi Avivi is a clinical psychologist, group psychotherapist, a teacher, and a writer living in NYC. Adi studied psychology and cinema at Tel Aviv university, before moving to the US to pursue her doctorate. She has been working and teaching in NYC hospitals since 2009 and in her own private practice. Adi’s passion for storytelling has been a part of her clinical and academic work.
Ramy A. Katz(moderator) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker living in Ness Ziona, Israel. His works include "Freeflow" and "Cause of Death," both of which have garnered accolades and participated in numerous international film festivals. In 2020, he founded DOCU-TV, a platform he has since operated and through which he hosts engaging weekly sessions with fellow filmmakers.
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