A Palestinian man reflects on how the devastating attacks and military operations since October 2023 have reshaped his life, clinging to simple belongings as symbols of what remains amid upheaval. His battered plastic chairs, among the few possessions he still holds, underscore the profound loss and displacement endured by many in the region. The story captures the personal toll of conflict through everyday objects and lingering trauma. For those seeking firsthand accounts of survival and resilience, this intimate portrait offers a glimpse into lives irrevocably altered.
People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive Ahmed Ishtaiwi has six chairs. They are cheap and plastic and battered, but they are among the 43-year-old driver and mechanic’s most valuable possessions. Continue reading...
