The Olive Tree Journal

Welcome to the The Olive Tree Journal Blogs, a dedicated space where the voices and stories of Palestinians living in the diaspora come together. Here, we explore the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of the Palestinian diaspora, shedding light on the rich tapestry of culture, identity, and resilience that unites our community.

Two Years of Genocide: Life as We Live It in Gaza

By Shimaa Ahmed Two years have passed, and we have lived every day in Gaza under fear anddestruction. Rafah is no longer as it once was; it has almost disappeared, leavingbehind a barren land. The northern Gaza Strip has not been spared either. Homes havecollapsed, streets are filled with rubble…

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Palestinian Solidarity

By Shimaa Ahmed For us in Palestine, solidarity is not just a word to pronounce or a slogan to raise. It is thisdeep feeling that we are not alone in this world, that somebody else sees our pain andstretches a hand toward us, even from afar. These three years of…

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