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‘My job is just to exist’: The Palestinian reporter on surviving Gaza, media fatigue and starting fresh

Alaqad describes 45 days of reporting in Gaza and says her family’s flight to Melbourne shaped her book and her views on journalist deaths.

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September 26, 2026 — 5:30amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAThe last time I sat down to eat with Plestia Alaqad, we were interrupted by diners from three different tables in the restaurant asking if they could take selfies with her.This is not how Palestinian…

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‘My job is just to exist’: The Palestinian reporter on surviving Gaza, media fatigue and starting fresh

She chronicled 45 days of destruction for millions on social media. Now, Plestia Alaqad questions whether news can still change the world.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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