I am physically here, but mentally in Gaza' says lecturer now living in UK
Briefly

Amani Ahmed embodies the emotional turmoil faced by Gazans abroad, caught between pursuing academic ambitions and fearing for their loved ones amidst ongoing conflict.
Despite her academic journey in Edinburgh, Amani Ahmed remains haunted by the devastation in Gaza, where her family faces dangers daily amid heavy bombardment.
Even from afar, Amani feels deeply connected to Gaza. 'We are out of Gaza, but we're stuck there in our thoughts,' she poignantly expresses.
Her aspirations for research on female entrepreneurship in Gaza are overshadowed by familial distress: 'I felt worried... the borders closed, I couldn't return.'
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