Mariam Al Khateeb

Mariam Al Khateeb is a former medical student in Gaza. She is a member of We Are Not Numbers, a project to help young adults in Gaza share their narratives with the Western world and bust stereotypes about Palestinians.

Articles from author

A ceasefire deferred: The endless limbo of displacement

Netanyahu’s delay of the ceasefire’s second phase has crushed hopes for displaced Palestinians in Gaza, prolonging their exile and deepening the humanitarian crisis.

5 min read

A ceasefire deferred: The endless limbo of displacement

'I'm scared, Mariam' - Dispatches from my nine-year-old sister in Gaza

A Palestinian student in Egypt shares the messages her youngest sister, who is trapped in Gaza, has been sending her during Israel's war.

7 MIN READ

'I'm scared, Mariam' - Dispatches from my nine-year-old sister in Gaza

Stranded in Egypt, haunted by Gaza: Will I ever get to go home again?

Amid the trauma of war, a displaced Palestinian student reflects on missing her family, her home and a life that no longer exists.

10 MIN READ

Stranded in Egypt, haunted by Gaza: Will I ever get to go home again?

The Palestinian oud, a symbol of resistance, identity and healing

The godfather of Arabic string instruments, the oud looms large in Palestinian culture for its ability to inspire, entertain and distract the population from the pain of occupation.

10 MIN READ

The Palestinian oud, a symbol of resistance, identity and healing

Nine months into Gaza war, Palestinians see no relief in sight

Amid closed exit points, food scarcity, and Israel's unabated attacks, people in Gaza are steeling themselves for an uncertain future.

9 MIN READ

Nine months into Gaza war, Palestinians see no relief in sight

'They turned Nuseirat to blackness' - Palestinians reel after massacre

Eid shopping turned into a nightmare as Israel launched a full air and ground offensive in central Gaza over the weekend, killing and maiming hundreds of Palestinians to rescue four hostages.

7 MIN READ

'They turned Nuseirat to blackness' - Palestinians reel after massacre

In the shadow of trauma: Voices of Gaza's children

Almost half of Gaza's population is comprised of children. Here's a glimpse at what some of them have endured over the past seven months of war.

12 MIN READ

In the shadow of trauma: Voices of Gaza's children

'When will the world fall?' — Dispatches from Rafah

Israel's recent evacuation order and news of a potential ceasefire have evoked fear and hope in the southern Gaza city that houses more than a million displaced Palestinians. Here's what people there are saying.

7 MIN READ

'When will the world fall?' — Dispatches from Rafah

Reflecting on sadness meals and my bleak Ramadan in Gaza

This year, the holy month looks dramatically different for many Palestinians due to Israel's war on Gaza. Here's one young woman's experience.

7 MIN READ

Reflecting on sadness meals and my bleak Ramadan in Gaza