They can steal our safety. They can— and do— steal our lives. But they cannot steal spring from our hearts.
Author: Rawand Gawad Abu Ghanem
is recognized as one of Gaza's first female surfers, known for her involvement in the Gaza Surf Club. Amidst the ongoing conflict, she has been a voice documenting the challenges of life and survival in Gaza with her children, including her newborn son born in June 2025.