In episode two of This Makes It Personal, hosted by Ben Nathan, we dive deep into the Israel-Hamas War with our guests Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad (co-hosts of the podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative), who are both Palestinian Israeli peace builders who were in Israel on October 7th, when the current war began. Amira and Ibrahim share their firsthand experiences and perspectives during the war and discuss the broader implications of the ongoing conflict.

Key Topic + Chapter Markers: Amira and Ibrahim's Experiences on October 7th (00:01:53) // Stories from Gaza (00:08:21) // Sentiment about Hamas among Gazans (00:16:03) // Western calls to Free Palestine By Any Means Necessary (00:18:43) // The Variety of Viewpoints within Israel (00:22:14) // The Need for New Leadership (00:23:57)

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This episode was recorded with both audio and video, to provide material for future documentary and video content.

Credits:

Hosted, Co-Created, & Edited by Ben Nathan // Co-Created, Produced, & Edited by Mariel Nathan // Associate Produced by Tillie Simon // Original Music & Audio Engineering by Jay Rothman

New York Crew: Cinematography & Audio by Gleb Mikhalev & Diego Rotmistrovsky

Israel Crew: Yellow Flamingo Studio, Petach Tikva – Cinematography & Audio by Asaf Tal & Yotam Rosenthal // Makeup by Yael Sachs Rosenthal

Pluto Studios, Tel Aviv – Cinematography by Lior Alon // Audio by Olga Podalov // Teleprompter by Daniel Siton

Special thanks to: Meghan Monaco-Gilwit // David Nussbaum

In episode one of This Makes It Personal, Ben Nathan explores the nuance of the Israel-Hamas War with guests Amira Mohammed and Ibrahim Abu Ahmad, who are peace builders and co-hosts of the podcast Unapologetic: The Third Narrative. This is the first of several episodes with Amira & Ibrahim in Season 1. In this first episode, they share their dual identities as Palestinian Israelis, their hope for peace in the region, and discuss the prospect of a two state solution.

Key Topic + Chapter Markers: Dual Identity: Palestinian & Israeli (00:02:45) // Feeling both pains (00:06:26) // The possibility of peace (00:09:13) // Viability of a two state solution (00:13:48) // Creating hope, creating vision (00:16:58)

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With your support, we can continue to create content like this. To contribute, please visit thismakesitpersonal.com and click ‘Contribute.’ Questions and comments can be sent to thismakesitpersonal@allofusfilms.com. This Makes It Personal is presented by ALL OF US FILMS.

This episode was recorded with both audio and video, to provide material for future documentary and video content.

Credits:

Hosted & Co-Created by Ben Nathan // Co-Created & Produced by Mariel Nathan // Associate Produced by Tillie Simon // Original Music & Audio Engineering by Jay Rothman

New York Crew: Cinematography & Audio by Gleb Mikhalev & Diego Rotmistrovsky

Israel Crew: Yellow Flamingo Studio, Petach Tikva – Cinematography & Audio by Asaf Tal & Yotam Rosenthal // Makeup by Yael Sachs Rosenthal

Pluto Studios, Tel Aviv – Cinematography by Lior Alon // Audio by Olga Podalov // Teleprompter by Daniel Siton

Special thanks to: Meghan Monaco-Gilwit // David Nussbaum

This Makes It Personal is not just a podcast, but a journey that invites us to see the world through the eyes of others, and to listen in on the difficult conversations most of us would never dare to have. Documentary filmmaker and host Ben Nathan guides listeners through unpredictable and compelling firsthand accounts, transcending headlines and soundbites to offer an unfiltered glimpse into the lives of individuals directly impacted by some of humanity's most pressing issues.

Through raw and compelling interviews with a diverse range of guests, we will engage in enlightening conversations, challenge listeners to question their own perspectives, and confront the uncomfortable truths that lie at the heart and soul of global challenges.

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