we are not numbers

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

Issa Abd

  • Gaza Strip
  • Diaspora

Issa Abd is a Gazan and a fourth-year student of human medicine in Egypt, where he is receiving training at the Zagazig Hospital.

“I’m passionate about learning medical subjects, and I adore writing and taking pictures,” he says. “My goal is to become a neurosurgery specialist and continue my education in the United States.”

Current as of May 2025

A young man standing in front of a hospital entrance.

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