we are not numbers

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

Mahmoud Alnaouq

    Mahmoud studies English language and literature at Al-Aqsa University in Gaza. He decided to change his life after Israeli airplanes killed one of his brothers in 2014. He wants to follow in his brother's footsteps by helping people he cares for, along with working toward his country's independence. He thinks the most effective way to change people's minds and to make a change in the world is through writing. He works as a translator with the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. He loves reading, watching TV and running.

    my work

    Despite the pandemic, Israel continues to harass Palestinians.
    These Palestinians fled Syria for safety--to Gaza.
    I am a Gazan, but even I didn't know poverty like this.
    Music is his mission, although not a way to support a family.
    Yaser's life is now divided into "before the protest" and "after."