The Long Path Podcast
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The Long Path Podcast, Ep. 3: Rebuilding Gaza — Dr. David Hasan
1 hour 6 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm.
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Dr. David Hasan on Healing, October 7th & Founding the Gaza Children’s Village | The Long Path PodcastIn this episode of The Long Path Podcast, we speak with Dr. David Hasan, a neurosurgeon and founder of the Gaza Children’s Village, about his journey from medicine to humanitarian leadership.Dr. Hasan reflects on his early years as a young man trying to understand the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and how his experiences working as a surgeon in Gaza shaped his perspective on the region, its people, and the human cost of conflict.We discuss the turning points that changed his worldview, including visiting Israeli kibbutzim after the October 7th attacks and witnessing firsthand the devastation left behind. These experiences ultimately led him to found the Gaza Children’s Village — an initiative focused on supporting children affected by war and instability.This conversation explores empathy, responsibility, and the difficult work of building humanitarian solutions in one of the most complex regions in the world.The Long Path Podcast is powered by Z3 — a global initiative working to reimagine Jewish peoplehood for the 21st century and foster meaningful dialogue between Israel and the Diaspora.Learn more about Z3:https://www.z3project.org/Learn more about Gaza Children’s Village:https://gazachildrensvillage.org/Follow The Long Path Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelongpathpodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelongpathpodcastTopics covered in this episode include Gaza, humanitarian work, October 7th, Israeli kibbutzim, medical missions, peacebuilding, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and supporting children affected by war.Subscribe for more conversations with thinkers, leaders, and builders shaping the Jewish future.