The Take Inside Gaza after Israel’s last captive is found
Jan 27, 2026
Maram Humaid, an Al Jazeera English digital correspondent reporting from Gaza, speaks about life under blackout conditions and the challenges of reporting there. She recounts the recovery of the final Israeli captive’s remains and what that could mean for crossings and aid. She describes Rafah’s importance, criticism of external rebuild plans, and daily resilience in crowded makeshift camps.
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Reporting On Battery Power In Gaza
- Maram Humaid moved from south to north Gaza and now lives in Gaza City amid ruin and displacement.
- She reports working on limited battery power and generators that give under ten hours of electricity, straining journalism and daily life.
Ceasefire In Name Only
- The so-called ceasefire in Gaza failed to stop daily bombardment and killings despite formal agreements.
- Maram Humaid says the reduction is not comparable to the mass casualties seen before the ceasefire, so it is not a true end to hostilities.
Body Recovery Tied To Political Leverage
- The recovery of the final Israeli captive's remains was tightly linked to political negotiations and used as a justification for restricting Gaza.
- Maram Humaid calls that linkage a last excuse that dictated Gazans' fate and delayed aid and movement.