we are not numbers

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

Hala Al-Khatib

  • Gaza Strip

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

A young woman in black hijab and striped blouse standing outside a building.

my work

The streets, the walls, the trees: They all speak, not in words, but in memories.