Before this genocidal war, I ate until I felt full. And I slept until I felt rested.

Everything has changed. I am now just trying to survive.

In Gaza, it feels like darkness has taken over. I am struggling to find myself in this darkness.

Life has been incredibly tough ever since this war began. We don’t have clean water, electricity or internet access.

The little food available is constantly getting more expensive.

Human life seems to have little value.

Even the cats are scavenging for food among piles of trash.

The happiness of graduating from college soon vanished in the darkness.

The darkness deepened when more than 10 of my friends and acquaintances were killed.

Tears keep flowing. Not just from me but from all Palestinians…..more