"Sawsan al-Jadba describes her lost land as a deep wound in her chest, a nightmare she never imagined living through. Despite the destruction, she is determined to stay put with her daughters and grandchildren, cultivating her remaining plot again despite limited resources."
"Land is like honour, she says. Even if only a single metre of my land remains, I will do the impossible to stay on it. Her connection to the land is more than memory or symbolism; it is a daily experience of both loss and attachment."
Sawsan al-Jadba, a 54-year-old resident of Gaza, reflects on her lost land and home due to the ongoing conflict. Once owning three plots, she now clings to a small remnant of her property. The Israeli military demarcation line has rendered most of her land inaccessible. Despite the destruction and loss, al-Jadba remains determined to cultivate her remaining land, viewing it as a matter of honor and survival. Her connection to the land embodies both personal loss and a deep-rooted attachment to her heritage.
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