Introduction
When I first started writing down my memories, I never imagined that would lead to compiling and sharing it on a blog. Now that it has, I wonder if such a modest beginning to reminisce…


Palestinian Stories website aims to highlight the human experiences of Palestinians during times of “peace” and war, by collecting narratives told by the Palestinians themselves. The idea is inspired by the personal blog I created in 2020, titled “Sowar, Raad, Ward” (Pictures, Thunder, Flowers), in which I documented what I recall of my family's life in Jerusalem over four generations.



When I first started writing down my memories, I never imagined that would lead to compiling and sharing it on a blog. Now that it has, I wonder if such a modest beginning to reminisce…
Abu Michel did not survive long after Um Michel passed away. Every morning, he would check the blue pantry cupboard in which she used to keep a plate of olive oil, Za’atar, a jar of…

One of the moments that I enjoy most is when I film spontaneous moves. I love turning on my camera, just letting it record while I am watching the…
Since the beginning of December, my mental state has been in continuous decline; getting from bad to worse. All the obsessions and thoughts I believed I had overcome have…
Today, I am returning from Deir al-Balah to what remained from Gaza City. I carry on my back what is left of my life, a tent, two mattresses, two…
These are not homes. These are graves that collapsed over the heads of humans that were here during the storm. What could be said about the people living now…

Palestinian Stories”, serves as a free platform for transmitting Palestinian narratives rich in human dimensions, as recounted by their bearers, irrespective of the stages and circumstances they have endured.
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