This week marks one year since the start of the genocide.
This week, I can't make myself publish a business-as-usual newsletter.
This week, I’ll stay silent, hold space, and listen to the Palestinians’ voices.
[…] Despite being deprived of their harvest last year, farmers in Deir al-Balah have managed to salvage some plants and trees and are readying to collect their fruits this month. October is the harvest month, a time when we see bunches of dates and buckets of olives all around.
And this year, despite the genocide, we will live the same days. We will simply restore our euphoria and joy.
I have a yellow rose, a jasmine tree, some homegrown basil, two palm trees, and three olive trees in my garden. That’s how I define hope. […]
One year of genocide and our souls remain beautiful
Abubaker Abed, journalist and translator from Deir al-Balah refugee camp in Gaza.
With care,
Giada
Thank you for sharing!! Free Palestine always.
...holdin' space for you my friend! Continuing to hold space for Palastine an each of its courageous people🙏🏾💜