December 04, 2023

Written by Christina Gong and Senior Editor, Aalia Lanius

UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia is on a vital mission with its Season 12 limited series, titled “From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity.” This carefully crafted season seeks to enlighten and educate, fostering conversations that transcend geographical and cultural boundaries, aiming to cultivate empathy and understanding surrounding the Palestinian crisis. Each episode provides a unique perspective, encouraging listeners to explore the complexities of the crisis through a humanitarian lens.

The crisis, unfolding in Gaza and other occupied areas of Palestine, triggered global trauma since October 7th, when Hamas operatives struck Israeli forces, seeking to capture hostages used to negotiate the release of Palestinian individuals, including women and children, held in Israeli jails. Despite the initial shock, subsequent events have been overwhelmingly brutal, unjustified, and indiscriminate against the civilian Palestinian population. The world has witnessed the tragic loss of defenseless lives, prompting a reevaluation of support for Israel’s illegal occupation.

In a bid to raise awareness and support victims of what scholars and ethnic cleansing experts confirm as a genocide against indigenous Palestinians, UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia has brought together guests from around the world, offering diverse experiences and perspectives on this critical subject in a passionate plea for humanity to intervene.

This specially curated season features unbiased individuals, including Morani Kornberg, an Israeli-born former military service member turned scholar and poet; Jess Salomon, a former UN war crimes attorney turned comedian married to a Muslim Palestinian; Nazia Khatun, a female fitness influencer in the UK with Bangladeshi roots; Thomas Maddens, son of a Belgian diplomat and United Nations filmmaker who documented Gaza in 2017; Quinn the Eskimo, a global nomad advocating for Gaza; and Dana Dargos, a Lebanese American writer and author of “Einstein in the Attic.” The season concludes with an intense interview with the Australian Emmy-nominated producer of the documentary “Only The Dead,” providing an unbiased look at the impact of the Iraq war post-9/11.

UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia Season 12, “From Los Angeles to Gaza: A Plea for Humanity,” presents a compelling and diverse range of perspectives on the Palestinian plight. Through these thought-provoking conversations, Aalia and her guests aim to inspire empathy, understanding, and a call to action. Viewers can engage with these impactful discussions through the provided YouTube links, contributing to a broader conversation about humanitarian crises. Tune in, watch, and join the journey toward a more empathetic and informed world.

Click the link to watch UNSUGARCOATED with Aalia on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UNSUGARCOATEDwithAalia