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
The captain of Gaza’s national volleyball team and father of four was killed by Israel at an aid distribution site.
For my brother Hassan, the sounds of war are a full-scale physical and psychological assault, trapping him in a state of constant terror.
He lives on in my memories of our literary debates, the smell of shakshuka, and my sorrow for his unfulfilled ambitions.
Ramzi Abu Sahloul, a devoted father and friend, was shot dead while walking in Gaza’s safe zone under the universal symbol of surrender.
