Yasser Abu Wazna
Hire Now
Message Yasser
Languages
Arabic
English
Jobs Completed
1
Usually responds
Within a few weeks
See how it works
Book Yasser with Paydesk
Make your booking securely through paydesk for these benefits:
1
Preferred Booking Channel
Yasser is more likely to commit to assignments booked through paydesk, as it is a trusted platform that validates the seriousness and legitimacy of each engagement.2
Insured Bookings for Peace of Mind
We provide basic insurance coverage with each booking on paydesk, giving both you and the media professional confidence and protection while they work for you.3
Effortless Online Payment
Paydesk offers a payment protection system to ensure payments are only finalized when you are satisfied with the job completion. Freelancers trusts our process that guarantees their efforts are rewarded upon successful delivery of servicesStill have questions?
Check FAQAbout Yasser
Yasser Abu Wazna is a multi-media journalist and producer based in the Gaza Strip. He's produced a wide range of short documentary and television projects for TRT WORLD, Al Jazeera, NEW YORK POST, Business Insider, GLOBAL CITIZEN, AJ+, ensia, Zoomin, and several other networks and outlets. His magnificent 8-part series about the Gaza Return March for the AJ+ is one of their top viewed videos, garnering over 8 million views across several multi-language platforms.
Portfolio
Left Hook | Storyteller
Generations of Palestinians, particularly in the Gaza Strip, face aggressive occupation and blockade. Amidst this, a group of teenage girls aspires to become Gaza's first professional female boxers, challenging both the harsh realities of their environment and a male-dominated society. The director hopes the film will inspire others and highlight the need to end the Israeli occupation over Palestine.
Owner of AP tower destroyed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza says he saw no evidence of Hamas in the building
The owner of the Associated Press building in Gaza City, Jawad Mahdi, and the AP itself reported no evidence of Hamas presence before the building was destroyed by an Israeli airstrike on May 15. Israeli officials claim Hamas used the building for military intelligence and as a shield, but did not provide definitive proof to Insider. The IDF warned civilians before the strike, but Mahdi's plea to retrieve belongings was rejected. The building also housed Al Jazeera and other media outlets. AP President Gary Pruitt and Israeli ambassador Gilad Erdan commented on the lack of evidence for Hamas presence, and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated the US had not seen information justifying the strike.
Owner of AP tower destroyed in Israeli airstrike in Gaza says he saw no evidence of Hamas in the building
The owner of the Jalaa building in Gaza, destroyed by an Israeli airstrike, claims there was no Hamas presence in the building, contradicting Israeli Defense Forces' assertions that it was used for military intelligence by Hamas. The building housed media offices, including AP and Al Jazeera. The IDF provided warnings before the strike, but the owner’s plea to retrieve belongings was denied. AP and other media organizations have denied knowledge of any Hamas activities in the building. The incident has drawn international attention, with the US seeking clarification on the rationale behind the strike.
How the Israel-Gaza border conflict is putting olive farmers in jeopardy
The ongoing violent clashes at the Israel-Gaza border are threatening the livelihoods of olive farmers in Gaza, where olives are a significant part of the economy, comprising 19% of the agricultural sector. In response, local entrepreneurs are innovating by transforming olives into fuel, aiming to mitigate the economic impact of the conflict.
TURNING BULLETS INTO ART “Every bullet has a story and a meaning.” This Palestinian artist is recycling Israeli bullets into art pieces about Gaza's March of Return.
Medic at the Wheel of Gaza's Resistance This Palestinian medic was in an ambulance when Israeli snipers shot it. But he didn't stop helping Gazans in a critical condition.
THE POWER OF PALESTINIAN WOMEN We want to live, we want to return to our lands." This Palestinian woman is marching in Gaza despite being shot by an Israeli soldier.
Meet the rapper from Gaza who's taking the internet by storm with his fearless lyrics
Meet the Palestinians resisting occupation inside the world's largest open-air prison: Gaza.
Life can prove to be very challenging for a deaf parent - This 14-year-old from Palestine wants to change all that
Sed ut perspiciatis unde omnis iste natus error sit voluptatem accusantium
doloremque laudantium,
totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur?
doloremque laudantium,
totam rem aperiam, eaque ipsa quae ab illo inventore veritatis et quasi architecto beatae vitae dicta sunt explicabo. Nemo enim ipsam voluptatem quia voluptas sit aspernatur aut odit aut fugit, sed quia consequuntur magni dolores eos qui ratione voluptatem sequi nesciunt. Neque porro quisquam est, qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit, sed quia non numquam eius modi tempora incidunt ut labore et dolore magnam aliquam quaerat voluptatem. Ut enim ad minima veniam, quis nostrum exercitationem ullam corporis suscipit laboriosam, nisi ut aliquid ex ea commodi consequatur?
Want to see more portfolio samples?
Sign up to paydesk, it’s free!
Log In
Sign Up
×
Yasser's
confirmed information
✓
Financial institution
Verified Feb 2016
✓
Phone number
Verified Jul 2023
✓
Joined
Jan 2016