we are not numbers

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

Tareq Said Zaqout

  • Gaza Strip

Tareq Said Zaqout graduated from Al-Aqsa University with a major in technology, applied sciences, and teaching methods. He is a master’s student in educational technology and aspires to become a university lecturer. Tareq writes  articles and stories based on his experiences, particularly during the war. He says, Through my writings, I aim to document events, convey the human suffering I lived through, and shed light on the details of daily life during crises, so my stories can reach the world.”

Current as of January 2025

Young man with short beard in suit and tie.

my work

Ramzi Abu Sahloul, a devoted father and friend, was shot dead while walking in Gaza’s safe zone under the universal symbol of surrender.