This is exactly our house. During the 49-day ceasefire, my brother Ahmed was able to go there and take a picture. Oh God, how sad we were… my brother Ahmed fell to the ground when he saw the scene. I am Rahaf, from the city of Rafah, from Al-Jenina neighborhood. I used to live a…
My father is still very tired. My brother Ahmed took him outside the tent for a little while so he could get some fresh air. He was extremely exhausted, but we are always trying to comfort him and stay by his side. This is life, and I have to keep going and move forward. There…
“I am staying up late because I want to pray Qiyam al-Layl (the night prayer).” The night (had) a special kind of peace. Walking, standing on the balcony, looking at the street with a cup of tea… I miss those days, my brother. Even if it was the winter season, I would still enjoy those…
This post is taken from one of the first conversations I had with Rahaf. This is what made me want to tell her story.
Rahaf’s Story Hello, my name is Rahaf, I am 20 from Gaza. I had to stop my university studies due to the war. My father is elderly and suffers from heart disease, and I care for him under very difficult financial conditions. My mother also has chronic illnesses and a hearing disability. I sincerely ask…
