Gaza’s Population Declines by 6% Amid Ongoing Israeli Assault, Humanitarian Crisis Deepens
The population of Gaza has decreased by 6 percent since the start of the Israeli assault nearly 15 months ago, according to the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics (PCBS). Around 100,000 Palestinians have fled the enclave, while over 55,000 are…
A Cry from Gaza: Surviving War and Hunger in the Shadow of Despair
Since October 7, my life in northern Gaza has been consumed by fear, hunger, and relentless despair. Anxiety, thirst, and bone-deep cold have become my constant companions. I cannot grasp the enormity of our suffering, nor can I find words…
From My Balcony in Gaza: The Wailings of War Return
It began on a quiet Friday morning. I awoke to my younger brother’s frantic screams: “Fire! It’s insane! Fire!” I rushed out of bed, groggy from a large meal the night before. It was noon in Gaza, and I had…
Celebrating Eid in Gaza Amidst the Rubble of War
In Gaza, where joy and sorrow often intertwine, Wafaa Awajah’s family celebrated Eid in a way that few could truly understand—amid the remnants of a home destroyed not once, but twice in recent years. As we gathered in their modest…