Mara Kronenfeld, the Executive Director of UNRWA-USA, gives context about the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza right now and the devastating impact the 17-year-long blockade has had on Palestinian life.

This episode was recorded on October 20 at 15:30 Palestine time.

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Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza #Palestine | Mara Kronenfeld | UNRWA-USA