War education
In Gaza, children learn early that the bright lights are rocket attacks, not stars, and that humans can cruel to each other.
Empty places at the dining table
It is the sad fate of many Palestinians to be separated from their loved ones.
Aftershocks of Gaza
Surviving siege and wars is a blessing. Leaving both behind is a luxury.
A big move and a big test
When we moved from Saudi Arabia to Gaza, people here doubted we had the academic preparation to pass the Tawjihi.
Gaza artist: When I paint, I feel pleasure and relief
Few Gazan artists are able to make a living from their talent.
UNRWA’s promises to compensate destroyed houses are evaporating
Years after Israel’s 2014 attack, some Gazans remain in deplorable living conditions, and also in debt.
Fridays under the grapevines
On Fridays in Gaza, the lovely sounds of family mealtime compete with the buzzing of Israeli drones.
Sharing our stories to preserve our heritage
We protect our Palestinian heritage by passing on the stories told to us by our elders.
From Gaza to Jerusalem: A tourist in my own Palestine
I once could experience Ramallah only vicariously, yet now, I was actually walking its streets.