we are not numbers

emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights

Habiba Masoud

Habiba Masoud is a medical student in Gaza. She describes herself as “a searcher.”

my work

It’s a rainy day in my normal life

But in my current abnormal life in Gaza under bombardment, it’s a rainy day that's beyond dreary.

December 21, 2023

Not all scars are visible

In Gaza, the difference between life and death can be a matter of inches, a matter of seconds.

November 28, 2022