How else will the world see an intimate portrayal of Palestinian lives?

So much of the propaganda machine represents a Palestine that no one will ever truly see. In order to truly understand Palestinian’s and their lives, you need to read about their history and how they live.

When I left London and arrived in Palestine for the first time, a tourist bus pulled up. The tourists piled out, took photos, climbed back on and drove off. It was during that moment that I realised even tourists visiting the country didn’t see the real Palestine. And there I was, living in my family’s house, walking down the streets that we had lived among for years and here are visitors that would never see inside these four walls. Imagine those that have never been and don’t know anyone there. How can they understand?

Tired of the stereotypical, orientalist narrative that’s invaded the West for decades, I began to write stories that represented a more authentic truth.

To truly understand a people and culture you need to understand their lives.

How can we help those in Palestine right now?

Learn and understand the Palestinian story from Palestinian’s.

Show your support on whatever platform you have.

Donate to charities working in Palestine.

From my last visit to Palestine, this is a snapshot of some of my family there. The saddest thing I heard was that they think the world is against them. Let’s show them we stand with them loud and clear.