"I don't always have high hopes about changing the world through photography or journalism, but I wake up in the morning and drive a few hours because I think it's important to be there, to stand with these people, to document it." -Oren Ziv, 2024.

 In this episode, we sit down with Israeli photojournalist Oren Ziv, a pioneer in conflict reporting who has spent nearly two decades capturing the realities of life in Palestine and Israel. As one of the first journalists on the scene of the October 7th attack, Oren brings a firsthand perspective on one of the region’s most harrowing events. A co-founder of Activestills Photography Collective and a writer and photographer for +972 Magazine, Oren has extensively documented resistance, house demolitions and the human cost of the occupation, with a commitment to amplifying voices on all sides of the divide. His work reveals not just the stories behind the headlines, but the deep challenges journalists face in conflict zones, where the risks are constant, and censorship looms large. Join us for an eye-opening conversation about the power of storytelling in the face of adversity, and the role of journalism in holding power to account, showing the world the realities most choose not to see. Find out more about Oren’s impactful photography in the West Bank’s village of Zanuta here