{"id":243,"date":"2026-10-14T09:11:45","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T07:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ull.es\/portal\/noticias\/2026\/10\/14\/la-ull-abre-una-ventana-a-gaza-a-traves-de-una-exposicion-fotografica-en-su-biblioteca-general\/"},"modified":"2026-10-23T09:58:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T07:58:42","slug":"la-ull-abre-una-ventana-a-gaza-a-traves-de-una-exposicion-fotografica-en-su-biblioteca-general","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ull.es\/portal\/noticias\/en\/2026\/10\/14\/la-ull-abre-una-ventana-a-gaza-a-traves-de-una-exposicion-fotografica-en-su-biblioteca-general\/","title":{"rendered":"The University of La Laguna (ULL) opens a window to Gaza through a photographic exhibition in its General Library."},"content":{"rendered":"

Not all stories are told with words. Sometimes, a photograph can transcend the moment it was taken and bring a distant reality closer to those who observe it from afar. These are the stories that this collection captures. \u2018'Gaza, the unsilenced gaze. A call not to look the other way'\u2019<\/a>, An exhibition open to the public from October 7th at the General and Humanities Library of the University of La Laguna. Promoted by the Spanish Committee of UNRWA, the exhibition brings together the work of local photojournalists who document the reality of the Gaza Strip from within the territory itself.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The photographs are part of the official collection of UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and constitute a visual testament to the human consequences of the conflict. According to information provided by the association, more than 200 Palestinian journalists have been killed since October 2023. This is compounded by the severe restrictions on international press access to the territory. Given these circumstances, the photographers work anonymously to protect their safety, a fact that already reveals part of the exhibition's purpose: to preserve and disseminate a reality that its subjects continue to document under difficult conditions.<\/p>\n

The exhibition, which runs until October 30, invites viewers to pause before the photographs, reflect on what they represent, and delve into the stories they contain. It is not a selection focused on explicit images of violence or scenes that seek to revel in horror. On the contrary, it offers a journey through different aspects of life in Gaza amidst the destruction, through images of people, infrastructure, forced displacement, and collective trauma. All of this reinforces a clear message: the resilience of those who continue to live there, despite what has happened, and their efforts to maintain essential activities.<\/p>\n

According to the director of the ULL Library, Soledad Jacobe<\/a>, Hosting the exhibition opens a window onto the reality of Gaza and provides a platform for a testimony that is considered essential. From their perspective, the venue where the photographic work is exhibited is of great importance, as libraries are more than just spaces for study or the preservation of books; they are also centers of critical thinking, memory, and commitment to human rights.<\/p>\n

Jacobe argues that the photographs challenge both society and the academic institution itself, highlighting the importance of putting knowledge at the service of the public. In his\"\"<\/a> In words, each image constitutes "an act of resistance and an exercise in dignity," a reflection that connects with the exhibition's title itself and its invitation not to look away.<\/p>\n

Sustaining life in the midst of the emergency<\/strong><\/p>\n

The photographic exhibition, promoted by the Spanish Committee Association of UNRWA, comes to the university through Mar\u00eda Rosa Halaby, linked to Women for Peace and Solidarity Action with Palestine, one of the entities that collaborate with its dissemination along with El Patio de las Culturas.<\/p>\n

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M\u00aa Rosa Halaby, linked to Women for Peace and Solidarity Action with Palestine.<\/p><\/div>\n

The exhibition highlights UNRWA's work in assisting the Palestinian refugee population, a task the agency has been carrying out since the mid-20th century. Since October 2023, its humanitarian activity has had to adapt to a large-scale emergency. According to the latest published report<\/a> Through the association, more than 11,000 people from its organization participate in food and water distribution, healthcare and psychological support, educational activities, and hygiene and sanitation services. Their work includes managing 114 emergency shelters that house some 65,000 displaced people and providing healthcare, with more than 19.5 million consultations carried out in the last three years.<\/p>\n

In their view, the exhibition is an exercise in remembrance intended to document both what happened and the ongoing situation. They argue for the need to maintain public awareness and to understand that the current situation is part of a history that dates back to 1948, meaning that several generations have grown up in a context marked by violence and instability. The association maintains that understanding the reality is a first step toward action and encourages visitors to the exhibition to learn more, question what is happening, and seek ways to contribute to improving the situation.<\/p>\n

The desire to keep the memory alive and prevent the suffering from being relegated to oblivion also explains the itinerant nature of 'Gaza, the Unsilenced Gaze,' as it forms part of a project that has found a home in different parts of Spain, such as Soria, Segovia, and G\u00e1ldar in Gran Canaria, and has crossed national borders with its presentation at the Spanish Cultural Center in Santiago, Chile. After its run at the University of La Laguna, it will continue its tour to other regions of the country; meanwhile, it will remain open to the public until October 30 at the General and Humanities Library.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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