October has long been a month of celebration for my family, as my sister, brother and beautiful twins were born in October.
Two years ago, on 13 October 2022, we celebrated my twins’ third birthdays. My family held joint birthday parties to share gifts and celebrate together. I remember the colorful balloons, the candles on the cake and the smiles of my family members as they gathered around the table. I loved watching my children open their presents and blow out the candles.
A year later, on 13 October 2023, we were forced to evacuate from our home in Gaza City. Instead of celebrating this day with my twins Taim and Tia, we left our house in a panic, afraid we might be killed by Israeli attacks as we drove down al-Rasheed Street.
We left everything behind and headed to southern Gaza upon orders of the Israeli military. ….more
