Palestinian youth tell the human stories behind the numbers in the news

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Stories

When bombs drop, Gazans joke...and pray

by Pam Bailey
What do Palestinians in Gaza do when the sound of bombs fill the air--again? Reactions range from humor ...

USA

The cursed five hours

by Salsabeel Zeineddin
When you're in Gaza, you can't wait to leave, and when you're out, you long for family but are too afraid ...

Gaza

Peace and war do not reconcile

by Aya Ibrahim
The media have called Shimon Peres a "peace warrior." But how do those two words make sense together? ...

Lebanon, UK

From Ferguson to Palestine: one common cause

by Mohammed Alhammami
Dear African-Americans: I am not black. But I am not white. And your injustice is my injustice.

Gaza, USA

My country isn't in the 'system'

by Doaa Mohaisen
All I wanted was some Sudafed. But I was not allowed that relief because my homeland isn't in the U.S. ...

Gaza, Qatar

Racism, sexism and bloodlines

by Huda Dawood
I was born in Lebanon, but government ministers do everything they can to make me feel like I'm "illegitimate."

Lebanon

The mother

by Abdalrahim Abuwarda
The Palestinian mother is the backbone of the family, and the sorrow she must bear is more than most ...

Gaza

The UN: a lesson in power, not justice

by Karama Fadel
When I first volunteered for a model UN program for youth, I thought I would learn about democracy. ...

Gaza

Wings

by Malak Mattar
When life tries to break you, wings are what we hope for.

Gaza, Turkey

Speaking of.... (a poem)

by Sayf Abdeen
When you see these pictures in the news and on social media, what do you really see? More importantly, ...

Lebanon

Dear UN: Please don't fail us once again

by Duaa Ardat
We want a life with meaning. If you respect human rights, you must work toward a permanent solution ...

Lebanon

'Feminist boat' inspires hope

by Lama Alhelou
This Gaza girl rejoices in the "fighting spirit" of international feminists and waits for their boat ...

Gaza

The ‘freedom flotillas': a hug that offers fleeting comfort

by JeJe Al Abyad
Are the "freedom flotillas" worth the money and risk? One Palestinian from Gaza ponders.

Gaza

Condemned to the hope of return

by Duaa Ardat
If I was asked to live that day again, I would never hesitate to put on my kuffiyeh and go. Like any ...

Lebanon

When friendship is tested

by Fadi O. Al-Naji
When the hardships of occupation and war fray nerves and emotions, friendships are tested.

Gaza, Kuwait

One hot night in Gaza

by Basman Derawi
The thoughts that go through your mind on a hot August night in Gaza, when the power shuts off and you're ...

Gaza

'Architistas' beautify halls of Gaza

by Saja Elkhaldi
When art combines with architecture, Gaza brightens.

Gaza

Ali's last summer

by Yasmin Hillis
It's been two years since the assault, but the pain is still fresh for everyone who knew 10-year-old ...

Gaza

Ahmed's story: Stay true to yourself

by JeJe Al Abyad
“What is home for you?” I asked. “It is where I can be truly myself. Simply, it’s where I find ...

Gaza

My brother, our flower

by Basma Abu Fanunah
My brother, the hope of our family, flew away and made his way to a new future; he needed a life where ...

Gaza
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