Amal Murtaja, a teacher and writer from Gaza, shares her heart-wrenching experiences of war and displacement in her letters. After escaping to Egypt with her children amid increasing tensions and a potential cease-fire, Murtaja reflects on the devastating losses she has faced, including the tragic deaths of family members. As she grapples with the emotional toll of her memories and current reality, she expresses ambivalence about her new life in Egypt, struggling to find her place in a culturally different environment while still mourning her past in Gaza.
These images of what once was—and now exists only as a memory—flooded my mind. Any joy the ceasefire might bring felt minimized, even overshadowed by these emotions.
I often find myself staring out the window, asking, 'Where am I?' Egypt is undoubtedly a beautiful place... but it still feels strange to me.
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