Power of literature in the time of war: Fatima Bhutto and Ahmed Masood. TV show
Gaza -born writer and playwright Ahmed Masood is known for his first novel, disappearance, who received critical appreciation for his riveting depiction of life under the capture of Israel. He has written a detective story in Gaza, which is called Aao What May and a Black Comedy, The Kafan Manuf .
During Gaza’s siege of Israel, Ahmed Masood’s family and brother -in -law were trapped in the refugee camp. On January 22, 2023, Ahmed’s brother was killed by Israeli forces.
In the fourth episode of CondemnFatima Bhutto interviewed Masood on the power of literature in keeping the memories of the house alive, and how to write a poem helped him to face the ongoing destruction of Gaza along with his brother’s death.
