The article reflects on the author's deep-rooted connection to Shujayea, a neighborhood in Gaza, where their family has lived for generations. The author reminisces about childhood memories of cultural traditions and community gatherings, emphasizing the significance of Land Day and the attachment to their homeland. With the threat of losing their land and displacement looming, the narrative highlights the history and resilience of the community, showcasing personal experiences intertwined with the broader Palestinian struggle for land and identity. The deep ties to their olive grove symbolize a steadfast love for their heritage and home.
As a child, I never dreamed of living elsewhere, I wanted to stay where my ancestors had happily lived, to inherit the land, to tend to the olive trees.
We would sing under a raised Palestinian flag and commemorate the Palestinian land struggle, fully realizing its true meaning only when facing displacement.
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