Plestia Alaqad

Plestia Alaqad is a Palestinian journalist, poet, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Eyes of Gaza: A Diary of Resilience. Initially gaining global recognition for her raw, empathetic social media reporting from Gaza, she has since become a vital international voice for human rights and storytelling. Named one of the BBC’s 100 Women of the Year and a One Young World Journalist of the Year, Plestia holds a master’s degree in media studies from the American University of Beirut.