by Haneen Abo Soad
I could no longer wait for change. So I set out to make it happen.
by Noha Al-Afifi
A letter from one sightless Palestinian to another is the essence of solidarity.
by Basman Derawi
Music gives me words to express my deepest feelings.
by Ayah Abushammalah
When I sit down at the table now, there is an overwhelming feeling of loss. Someone's missing.
by Manar el-Sheikh
Despite Israel's attempts at suppression, Gazans celebrate their culture.
by Malak Mattar
We must believe the most during the darkest hours.
by Issam Adwan
Leaving Gaza is only the first step in the journey out.
by Basman Derawi
For me, the concept of a black hole is all too real.
by Pam Bailey
Gazans see strong parallels between 'regime change' efforts in Venezuela and Palestine.
by Salsabeel Hamdan
Despite public perception, women are active in the Gaza border protests.
by Hanin Alyan Elholy
All sick children tug at the heart, but in Gaza they face special challenges.
by Pam Bailey
In response to Israel's threats, Gazans say we demand more than you offer.
by Basman Derawi
When war seems close, I find the illusion of safety in my room.
by Fadi O. Al-Naji
I stepped into their house and found darkness. But we brought hope.
by Omnia Ghassan
My mother left me so suddenly, so I must say these words in a poem.
by Ali Abusheikh
Why am I feeling numb in response to the threat of war?
by Mohammed Arafat
My teacher is like me: He had everything but a life in his homeland.
by Noor Yacoubi
Iraq to Gaza: This family escaped from one hot spot to another.
by Ali Abusheikh
Some people idolize film stars; for me, my role model is my mother.
by Israa Mohammed Jamal
Just when I thought I should give up dreaming, hope comes.