we are not numbers

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

Mahmoud Alyazji

    Hello, I’m Mahmoud, and my nickname is ZEJ. I love all kinds of music. Singing is one of my favorite hobbies; I can sing in both Arabic and English. When free, I love playing PC games, especially Valorant. My favorite language is English. I adore literature, yet I prefer to watch than read. I have a special interest in directing short films. Specializing in English literature, I want to employ my skills turning words into visual scenes. I believe in literature, and I believe it can make a change.

    Mahmoud Alyazji

    my work

    At the end of the road I see you, standing tall. Why are you fading?
    ‘I said, that’s it. I will spend the rest of my life surrounded by these walls. I’ll die here."
    My European friend texted me. “Another war? You’ve barely recovered from the last one.”