Category: Journals
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How can you send love with a missile?
writing from Shatila refugee camp, Beirut, Electronic Lebanon, 6 August 2006 My name is Usama Abu el-Sheikh, and I am from Tabaria, Palestine. I am of course a refugee and have never been to my hometown in Palestine though I learned about it from my grandparents and I read some books about it. I have…
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Rafah Tonight and The Morality of the Israeli Army
By Mona El-Farra from her blog From Gaza, With Love 12:30 am 4th of August The Israeli army continues its military operation, in the south of Gaza (Rafah town). Army tanks are heading into the refugee camp under the cover of helicopters that fired several shells. At least 4 civilians were killed including a woman…
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My Head Might Burst with Irony
by Alizarin J. Crimson Sometimes I feel like my head is going to burst with irony. Like walking through Arab East Jerusalem and seeing Palestinian men wearing tshirts that say: “F.B.I. anti-terrorism unit”. And I wonder if they are wearing it out of irony or if they don’t actually know what it says. Clothing covered…
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To Israel: “You just want us all to die, and no one in the world seems to care”
A story from Maghazi Refugee Camp, central Gaza by: Rami Almeghari It was just after 1am when the Israeli jeeps and tanks, backed by war planes, invaded Maghazi, telling the story of Palestinian refugees anew. It is a story that not only pacifica radio, but all of us who live in Maghazi, know already, having…
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Gaza Diaries: Cry Freedom
By Mona El-Farra 16th of July, 1.30 am A loud explosion woke me up. My daughter was frightened and covered her head with the blankets as I switched on my little transistor radio. The F16 hit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building with one rocket, it is the second time in less than one week.…