An ode to Rafah, as Israel orders the city to evacuate once again – Mondoweiss

Last week, I read the news that all residents of Rafah must evacuate. The words hit me like a thunderbolt, reopening wounds I thought had healed. Rafah was not just a place of displacement; it became a part of my soul, a space where I lived through unforgettable moments, balancing between pain and hope, fear and the sheer will to survive. I spent nearly five months there, each day etching itself deep into my memory.

I am from Gaza, from the south, specifically from al-Zawaida…