Yaqeen Video

The short film “Scenes of Occupation from Gaza” (1973) by Mustafa Abu Ali captures the daily realities of life under Israeli occupation in Gaza shortly after the 1967 war. Using documentary footage, it juxtaposes images of destruction, displacement, and resilience to convey the emotional and political weight of occupation. The film’s fragmented, cinéma vérité style reflects both the chaos of the moment and the determination of Palestinians to assert their identity and resistance despite oppression. It stands as one of the earliest examples of Palestinian militant cinema, blending artistry with activism.