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

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Stories

After 68 years of Nakba, is coexistence still possible?

by Mohammed Alhammami
My hope is that when my children, or the children of my children, experience peace in their land, they ...

Gaza, USA

The Gaza maze runners

by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Life in Gaza is a little like the surreal world in the movie, "The Maze Runners."

Gaza

When borders defy dreams

by Ghada Al-Haddad
Despite the ongoing closure, medical student Marj Al-Zohoor has never lost hope or canceled her plans ...

Gaza

Camp life: the good the bad and the ugly

by Huda Dawood
I grew up in Lebanon’s largest refugee camp, the one most often in the news due to what often appears ...

Lebanon

I am a girl

by Yara Jouda
I am a girl who, in parts of the world where the people “matter,” would be considered too young ...

Gaza, SA

Meet me at Jafra

by Sarah Kaddoura
Home is not a place we would necessarily choose. But you know it’s home when you share something important ...

Lebanon

Everything you always wanted to know about Gaza...

by Mohammed Alhammami
We recently asked our readers what questions they have about Gaza. Here is what you asked, and our answers.

Gaza, USA

Prison is personal for Palestinians

by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Most internationals don't understand that 'prison' is not a far-off place for Palestinians. It holds ...

Gaza

Letter to Hillary

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 ...

Gaza

Why I will never raise a daughter in Gaza

by JeJe Al Abyad
The concept of not having kids, especially a daughter, in Gaza has always been on my mind, but I have ...

Gaza

Always on the inside looking out

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?

Gaza

In the presence of absence: a tribute to my father

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 ...

Gaza

Dreaming of chocolate

by Salsabeel Zeineddin
Chocolate solves many problems -- even in Gaza.

Gaza

Irade: a will to stand

by Hasna Abu Ewaida
With the number of disabled people in Gaza so high after repeated wars, "irade" (determination) is essential.

Gaza

Teaching can be a minefield

by Saleh Orouq
When I asked my English class to write a short story, what I heard stopped my heart.

Gaza

Nightmare

by Malak Mattar
I was running as if there was a destination, but it was death chasing me.

Gaza, Turkey

Sweet 16

by Malak Mattar
Perhaps the real world's an illusion. And perhaps it's illusion that's real.

Gaza, Turkey

One night that felt like the end

by Besan Aljadili
Anything, even death itself, is better than the torment of expecting death with every breath.

Gaza

What makes us happy in Gaza? Electricity

by Aya Nashwan
What makes Gazans' happy can be summed up as living the whole day with electricity.

Gaza

Gazans never forget: a tribute to Rachel

by Malak Mattar
I was three years old when Rachel Corrie was killed. But I know her story and will never forget.

Gaza, Turkey
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