Mariam Mushtaha is a student at the Islamic University of Gaza, majoring in English translation. Despite the hardships of war, she discovered a deep passion for writing, using it as a means to express her experiences, document reality, and share untold stories. Through her words, she strives to capture the resilience, suffering, and hopes of those around her. Mariam is dedicated to develop her writing skills through such essays. She is dreaming to become a professional writer and a voice for the Gazan people.
Current as of December 2025
In the rest of the world, marrying means beginning a happy and secure new chapter. For Gazans, every month is a continuation of grief and instability.
I used to love cold, wet weather. Now it destroys everything I love and brings only distress.
Hassan Eslaiah was the 215th journalist to be assassinated since October 7, 2023, in a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law.
My family refused to leave Gaza City until a terrifying new weapon forced us to evacuate.
I recognize the value of what we’ve lost and long to return to the difficult, unfair life we used to complain about.
The war has stripped away the basic tools needed for effective learning and, with borders closed, studying abroad is no longer an option.
A few simple possessions retrieved from the rubble soothe the sadness of loss.
Wael Al-Dahdouh was completely committed to his work, yet his equal commitment to his family forced him to make the hard decision to leave Gaza.
When my cousins visited Gaza for the first time with my aunt, our joyful reunion quickly turned into a nightmare as war broke out.
Much of Tel Al-Hawa, the neighborhood I call home, has been destroyed. But people are returning with plans to rebuild.
