The Stream Leaving Gaza: Crowfunding and Scams | Evacuating Gaza - Crowdfunding and Scams | Palestinians turn to crowdfunding to escape Gaza
Today on The Stream: Palestinians in Gaza have resorted to crowdfunding in an effort to flee the territory but scammers are preying on their desperation. Amid Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinians are turning to crowdfunding to raise funds to escape violence and devastation. The cost? About $5,000 per person. This episode delves deep into the multifaceted exploitation of Palestinians who have been trying to take matters into their own hands. We discuss the struggles of raising money for these border crossings and the roadblocks from crowdfunding sites. Presenter: Myriam Francois Guests: Abeer Salim – Palestinian journalist Taleed el-Sabawi – Palestinian-American law and public health professor Abeer Zayyad – Operation Olive Branch volunteer Timothy Kaldas – Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Published on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Primary Title
- The Stream
Episode Title
- Leaving Gaza: Crowfunding and Scams | Evacuating Gaza - Crowdfunding and Scams | Palestinians turn to crowdfunding to escape Gaza
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 30 April 2024
Start Time
- 08 : 33
Finish Time
- 08 : 57
Duration
- 24:00
Series
- 2024
Episode
- 34
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- The Stream is where Al Jazeera's audience becomes a global community. The Stream is a social media community with its own daily TV show on Al Jazeera English. An aggregator of online sources and discussion, seeking out unheard voices, new perspectives and untold angles. The Stream discusses some of the most interesting issues, bringing fresh perspectives and lesser heard voices.
Episode Description
- Today on The Stream: Palestinians in Gaza have resorted to crowdfunding in an effort to flee the territory but scammers are preying on their desperation. Amid Israel’s war on Gaza, Palestinians are turning to crowdfunding to raise funds to escape violence and devastation. The cost? About $5,000 per person. This episode delves deep into the multifaceted exploitation of Palestinians who have been trying to take matters into their own hands. We discuss the struggles of raising money for these border crossings and the roadblocks from crowdfunding sites. Presenter: Myriam Francois Guests: Abeer Salim – Palestinian journalist Taleed el-Sabawi – Palestinian-American law and public health professor Abeer Zayyad – Operation Olive Branch volunteer Timothy Kaldas – Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy Published on Tuesday 30 April 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- Current affairs
Hosts
- Myriam Francois (Presenter)