by Tarneem Hammad
Electricity is taken for granted in most parts of the world, but not in Gaza--where it often plays hide ...
by Pam Bailey
The hijab, or women's headscarf, has become a powerful symbol of Islam, but is much misunderstood. A ...
by Basman Derawi
Reality is stranger, and funnier, than fiction, as this comedy show produced in Gaza illustrates.
by Basman Derawi
Even in Gaza, we keep lists for Santa. Are my wishes too much to ask for?
by Besan Aljadili
I never imagined finding a circus in Gaza, where I live. I only knew about circuses from the internet. ...
by Pam Bailey
Parkour is not just a sport to these Gaza youths, it is a philosophy of life that helps them "escape." ...
by Malak Mattar
On my 17th birthday, I cannot celebrate. Children (and their parents) are dying in Aleppo (and elsewhere) ...
by Pam Bailey
Tasked with writing six-word stories about life, writers from We Are Not Numbers are surprisingly prolific. ...
by Anas Jnena
I woke up one day and discovered, in the Gaza that can bring so much pain, 24 hours of love and wonder.
by Heba Zaher
If you had to sum up life in six words, what would you you say? Here is one attempt, from Gaza
by Noura Al-Ashi
In the Gaza Strip, there are literally thousands of John Silvers, superheroes who survived the wars ...
by Leen Abu Said
At a time of year that is a holiday for many, Palestinians say "salam." Palestinian culture is rich ...
by Israa Suliman
Some people want to fight or protest. Others write or paint to assure their voices are heard. For Motaz, ...
by Lama Alhelou
In Gaza, the sea will always be our refuge. But when I hear stories from before the Israeli blockade, ...
by Hala Shaheen
Take time to get to know the "background" people in your life. Because they can be taken from you in ...
by Israa Suliman
The fight of Native Americans for control of their "sacred land" is Palestinians' fight too. We are ...
by Mariam Dawwas
Being a "fixer" for journalists visiting Gaza brings with it danger, dread...and discovery
by Nedaa Al-Abadlah
My husband and I planned a joyous wedding in Gaza, and then travel together to his home in the UAE. ...
by JeJe Al Abyad
Ahmed Manasra has been imprisoned for 12 years at the age of 14. What is he thinking, alone behind bars?
by Lama Alhelou
When youth in Gaza graduate from university, it's a dream come true. But then what?