In February 2010, in the aftermath of the Israeli military action Operation Cast Lead, three photographers visited Gaza and witnessed for themselves the damage and destruction inflicted on the population of this small Palestinian exclave. However, what they saw also surprised them. Instead of despondency and resignation, they saw a human story of dignity under adversity, hope rather than despair.
Ten Days in Gaza is a tribute to the Palestinian struggle for survival and liberation in the face of the endless ordeal of Israeli occupation. A stunning collection of photographs tells a story that is often buried in western media coverage: the story of the Palestinian people as individuals with hopes and dreams. Their lives are shattered on a daily basis. They are impoverished, starving and suffering, but their spirit remains strong, as does their will to resist and survive.
This book contains 128 black & white and 12 colour photographs from the 2010 trip. It also contains 15 digital artworks created by the acclaimed Iraqi artist Dia al-Azzawi as part of an exhibition collaboration during 2011. The foreword is written especially for the book by the UK based Palestinian consultant surgeon Mr Khaled Dawas who has been working in Gaza during the present conflict, only returning to London in January 2024.