we are not numbers
emerging writers from Palestine tell their stories and advocate for their human rights
Hala Al-Khatib is an English literature student from Gaza. She says: “My words are my voice, for myself and for the world, with no limits. Through my writing, I aim to share a piece of the life of a Gaza girl, living through hardship but with boundless ambition. I believe that words can be a bridge between me and the world, and through stories, I reveal the truth of what I live, beyond any embellishment or minimization.”
Current as of January 2025
They say the echoes of bombing have faded / then why does their sound linger / in every voice / in every breath.
I close my eyes / feel my heartbeat / and hear yours instead.
The streets, the walls, the trees: They all speak, not in words, but in memories.
