I am Shahd Ahmad Alnaami. I’m an English literature and translation student at the Islamic University of Gaza, currently living amidst the hardships of the genocide. As a writer, I strive to convey the stories of my people in a unique way
On February 19, I am going to turn 23. I’m anxious that the day will come and the war will still be ongoing, but then again, I’m not entirely sure I will live long enough to see it.
It was just before midnight on 10 October. I was in the living room with my family. We were worried about the explosions we were hearing. Israel’s warplanes were flying above us...