Between the walls of war and the echo of humanity: reflections on a shared fate
Between us is a wall, and all the spaces are lit by a sun that does not resemble our sun, but it is here, above us, between us, within us, urging us with questions. Do we stay in place, or do we move into wandering?! The last night before the anniversary of the first year of the war, October 7th,...
In Lebanon as in Gaza, killing civilians is Israel's only objective
As we continue to helplessly witness Israel’s genocide in Gaza in a daily state of apprehension, anxiety, and pain due to the images showing the atrocities that have been ongoing for months, in the past week the world has seen Israel’s military failure in Gaza shift to Lebanon, where the genocidal state has lashed out with equal violence and contempt...
The relationship between official Lebanon and Palestinian refugees
Palestinian refugee camps were formed in Lebanon when Palestinians fled to the country due to the Nakba in 1948. This relationship is characterized by complexity due to several factors, including political tension, social and economic problems such as limited employment opportunities for refugees, pressure on resources like infrastructure and healthcare, and security impacts. The relationship between Lebanon and Palestinian refugees...
Echoes of the Nakba: A Refugee's Tale Through Time
This article delves into the personal narrative of a Palestinian refugee, whose earliest memories are entrenched in the unsettling atmosphere of displacement and loss within a refugee camp. Through the lens of their family’s experiences fleeing the Nakba in 1948 and subsequent upheavals, the text brings to reflect on the enduring impact of historical trauma on their identity and collective...
Tensions rise in the Middle East: Lebanon's Palestinian camps on edge
Recent events in the Middle East have set off a wave of escalating tensions, prompting comparisons to the gravity of the September 11 attacks. This shift in narrative towards religious dimensions has elicited targeted responses, underscoring the dominance of Israeli propaganda on global platforms. In Lebanon, the refugee camps have borne witness to incursions, soldier captures, and the brief reclaiming...
Escalating tensions in the Middle East: a closer look at Gaza and beyond
The tragic tale of the fuel truck In the realm of Palestinian struggle, the words of Ghassan Kanafani’s novel, “Why did not they knock on the tank,” resonate with enduring significance. This poignant tale, deeply ingrained in Palestinian culture, vividly portrays the plight of expelled Palestinians seeking refuge in a fuel truck crossing the Arabian desert. Tragically, their hesitance to...