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My final moments with Refaat Alareer
After one of many days spent together, we parted for the last time soon before his murder.
Amid Gaza's devastation, hope and resilience still sprout
Separated from her husband since last year, one woman digs deep to find within her the strength to carry on for her three young children.
Lebanon deserves peace, so does Gaza
The silence of world governments, and the indifference that accompanies it, weighs heavily on people in Gaza.
What happened to my cousin's husband?
A 42-year-old man has been missing since October.
A mission to teach despite genocide
My mother will not look back to what she has lost, only forward to what she can still achieve.
The children the world forgot
Teacher marks World Children’s Day with rare treats for 5-year-olds suffering loss, displacement and trauma.
Savoring each morsel soaked in sorrow
My young niece shows me how desperation and happiness can coexist.
Israel killed my mother and destroyed our home
The occupation denies us the right to lead simple lives.
What happened to my cousin Mahmoud?
My cousin, who has autism, seemingly wandered off from the family tent in al-Mawasi and hasn’t been seen since.
Israeli massacre leaves few survivors
About 300 people were trapped in a building when it came under attack.
Reviews
Guardian's Zionist gatekeeper rewrites Holocaust history
22 August 2024
Jonathan Freedland’s book downplays Rudolph Vrba’s heroic criticism of Zionism. Read more about Guardian's Zionist gatekeeper rewrites Holocaust history
Before the flood
17 June 2024
Collection of essays places Gaza war in its “proper historical context.” Read more about Before the flood