by Mohammed Alhammami
My hope is that when my children, or the children of my children, experience peace in their land, they ...
by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Life in Gaza is a little like the surreal world in the movie, "The Maze Runners."
by Ghada Al-Haddad
Despite the ongoing closure, medical student Marj Al-Zohoor has never lost hope or canceled her plans ...
by Huda Dawood
I grew up in Lebanon’s largest refugee camp, the one most often in the news due to what often appears ...
by Yara Jouda
I am a girl who, in parts of the world where the people “matter,” would be considered too young ...
by Sarah Kaddoura
Home is not a place we would necessarily choose. But you know it’s home when you share something important ...
by Mohammed Alhammami
We recently asked our readers what questions they have about Gaza. Here is what you asked, and our answers.
by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Most internationals don't understand that 'prison' is not a far-off place for Palestinians. It holds ...
by Basman Derawi
Mrs. Clinton, why have you not taken time to get to know us, if you aspire to be one of the world’s ...
by JeJe Al Abyad
The concept of not having kids, especially a daughter, in Gaza has always been on my mind, but I have ...
by Enas Fares Ghannam
I'm ok with not being able to visit any other country, but shouldn’t I be able to visit my own?
by Shrouq Aila
I never thought that fathers really pass away. I'm 21 years old now and I can't accept that both of ...
by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Chocolate solves many problems -- even in Gaza.
by Hasna Abu Ewaida
With the number of disabled people in Gaza so high after repeated wars, "irade" (determination) is essential.
by Saleh Orouq
When I asked my English class to write a short story, what I heard stopped my heart.
by Malak Mattar
I was running as if there was a destination, but it was death chasing me.
by Malak Mattar
Perhaps the real world's an illusion. And perhaps it's illusion that's real.
by Besan Aljadili
Anything, even death itself, is better than the torment of expecting death with every breath.
by Aya Nashwan
What makes Gazans' happy can be summed up as living the whole day with electricity.
by Malak Mattar
I was three years old when Rachel Corrie was killed. But I know her story and will never forget.