PALM TREE IN GAZA

Israel | 2025 | 11 Min. | Hebrew & Arabic | Hebrew & English Sub | Fiction

Tehani lives in Israel, and her sister Amira lives in Gaza. Once close, they were separated over time. During the war, Tehani shelters in Rahat, while Amira struggles to survive in Gaza. Through phone calls, they comfort each other, reminiscing about their happy childhood amid the chaos of bombings.


Director and Screenwriter: Tamara Abu Jama
Production: Ronen Machlis Balzam
Cinematography: Amit Chachamov
Editing: Rana Abu Fraiha-Asyag
Original Score & Sound Design: Dany Zernitsky
Cast: Tahani Al Bhloul, Sham Yousef, Muhamad Abu Jama
Directing Mentorship: Sigalit Banai
Supporting Funds: Negev Film Fund, The Gesher Multicultural Film Fund, Sapir College, Mifal Ha’Pais