The reluctant fame of Gazan photojournalist Motaz Azaiza
- Motaz Azaiza expresses a desire for recognition without the context of genocide, emphasizing his identity as a Gazan photojournalist.
- He states, "Every time you feel like you regret leaving, but then you lose a friend, you lose a family, you say, OK, I saved my life."
- Azaiza conveys his discomfort with fame, saying, "I can't handle this much of fame...it's a real big responsibility."
- He emphasizes the importance of visuals in journalism, noting, "One picture equals a thousand words.
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