Ahmed Alnaouq is a Palestinian journalist and a co-founder of We Are Not Numbers. Originally from Gaza and currently based in London, Ahmed holds a master’s degree in international journalism from the University of Leeds, which he completed as a Chevening Scholar.
Ahmed is also a host with Palestine Deep Dive and co-editor of WE ARE NOT NUMBERS: The Voices of Gaza’s Youth, a collection bringing together the writing and lived experiences of young Palestinians from Gaza.
Over the years, Ahmed’s journalism, commentary, and writing on Palestine have appeared across a wide range of international media platforms. Through his journalism, public speaking, advocacy, and media work, he has focused on bringing Palestinian perspectives to international audiences and creating space for Palestinians to tell their own stories.
Current as of August 2026
Support for Palestine has increased in many countries, and history will no longer be kind to Israel.
One year ago Israel killed 21 members of my family. This has driven me to speak louder for Palestinians.
Israeli politicians have long used military attacks on Gaza as a tool to whip up support.
Why is the Western media so reluctant to report that Israel is responsible for her death?
The European Union must act to hold Israel accountable for the suffering.
Israel killed my brother, but I could make peace with this Israeli.
My mother once told me I am a “piece of her heart.” She has more than that of mine.
I was desperate to leave when I was in Gaza, but when I was outside I learned to be proud of my home.
Kites are more than just entertainment in the Palestinian culture. They also represent freedom.
Funding cuts for international agencies assisting the Gaza Strip have dominated the news, but there has been silence in the face of an implosion of local NGOs.
If the families and individuals who remain in the protest tents to “hold the line” are at all representative, the Great Return March is far from over.
I never have the opportunity to talk to Israelis due to the blockade on Gaza. But on this blog, I confronted a Zionist.
