Ayssel and Asser, 3 days old
Their story Born on August 10, 2024, Ayssel and Asser entered a world that had long been overshadowed by big heavy words like siege and blockade. But in their three short days of life, they knew only their parents’ love. In those first two days, when we returned home with our twins, my wife wouldn’t […]
Palestine and the Poppy
Among Palestinians, the poppy is far more than a wildflower blooming on the hillsides each spring. It is a national symbol of sacrifice, resilience, and rootedness in the land. Children grow up gathering its vivid red blossoms, known as hannoun in the north and shaqiq in the south. And yet, behind this act lies a […]
The Palestinian Flag
Welcome to the very center of the We Were, We Are Palestine memorial quilt. Every square in the quilt holds a story, and the Palestinian flag at its center is no exception. When I crocheted this square, I wasn’t just following a pattern. Instead, I was stitching together threads of history, identity, and resilience. The […]