In part two of “Bitter Sweets”, Gaza Up Close host Lital Firestone interviews Mohammed Tilbani about his sweets factory in Gaza. He describes the barriers and security blocks placed on him that place the future of his factory and its 400 employees in jeopardy. Gisha’s public advocacy coordinator Noa Galili provides the background of political rationales behind Israel’s separation policy.

Music Credits: Middle Eastern Market by John Leonard French, Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod, Honey by Nctrnm, Stucco Grey by Blue Dot Sessions.