The Eyes of Gaza

The raw truth of The Eyes of Gaza hurts. But what's the point of anything if we can't face the truth? Palestinians are just like us; they feel as we feel. Please read this joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza. And celebrate Plestia Alaqad's courage and skill and stop the killingMiriam Margolyes, bestselling author of This Much Is True

How do you get over a genocide? The question Plestia asks is rhetorical, yet it lingers long after the page is turned, heavy with grief and impossible to answer. Plestia is more than a journalist, she is a witness, a storyteller and an unrelenting seeker of truth. With a camera in one hand and a pen in the other, she has dedicated her life to ensuring the world does not look away. Through her lens, she captures not only the devastation of genocide in Gaza, but also the weight of a lifetime lived under Israeli occupation. Her writing is deeply personal, at times reading like a journal entry or a letter from a friend. She weaves hope and pain so seamlessly that it often hurts to read, each word a testament to both resilience and loss. Plestia’s ink serves as the veins of Gaza, giving life to stories that might otherwise be erased. With striking imagery and intimate detail, her reporting is more than documentation, it is resistance. Her words left me both devastated and inspired - moved by the strength found in community, the unwavering spirit of her people, and the urgent need for collective liberationMacklemore

The Eyes of Gaza transforms pain into poetry, offering readers an unfiltered glimpse into the depths of loss, hope and survivalRupi Kaur, bestselling author of Milk and Honey

Written with humor, impossible optimism, faith, and—sometimes—despair, Plestia has given the world an intimate glimpse of life—family, friendship, mutual care, trauma, boredom, hunger, thirst, guilt, and more—in the midst of Israel's ongoing genocide against PalestiniansSusan Abulhawa, bestselling author of Mornings in Jenin