I Left My Heart in Gaza: And I’m Still Asking if Leaving Was Right

By Munia Jamal

Leaving Gaza has been a journey into the unknown, a quest for safety wrapped in pain and guilt.

As the war began, I was a 25-year-old pharmacist, both working and pursuing a master’s degree in sustainable development at Al-Quds University.

Life in Gaza had its challenges, but I cherished my routine. My days were filled with studying, working, and spending time with my…