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May Day becomes a mayday for survival
The month where seasons change from spring to summer has always been a time for celebrations—but not this year.
Aug 27, 2025
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When silence screams
There are no quiet moments after an explosion, only the fear that another bomb is on its way.
Aug 17, 2025
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My grandfather passed away during this "war"
My grandfather passed away in March 2024. He couldn't cope with the suffering, the displacement, and the idea being torn from his home.
Aug 4, 2025
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Rooted yet lost
For many Gazans, belonging is as much about memory and identity as a place, and the bond remains even when that place is no longer recognizable.
Jul 27, 2025
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Famine, Fear, and the Fight for Bread
A year has passed since I wrote this, yet famine still devours Gaza
Jul 21, 2025
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STILL STUCK
STILL STUCK / In the SAME WHEEL / Spinning me ENDLESSLY.
Jul 19, 2025
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Last December, the Worst to Remember
I wrote this referring to December 2023, a month that will be forever etched in my memory.
Jul 9, 2025
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From Gaza with Words: Chronicles of a Life Unbroken
Inside the life of a writer persevering amid chaos and hope.
Jul 5, 2025
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