by Ilan Pappé
First published 2010
Gaza is under siege. Israeli tanks mass at the border as the world watches in horror. In the chaos, a Palestinian family struggles to survive, facing food shortages, power outages, and the ever-present threat of airstrikes. As the conflict escalates, they must make impossible choices to protect their loved ones. This is the grim reality of life in Gaza, a land torn apart by decades of occupation and violence. But beyond the headlines, a deeper history emerges - one of resistance, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of a people fighting for their freedom.
Genres: history, politics, non-fiction, 21st-century, middle-east, current-affairs
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: resilience, resistance
Setting: Israel, Gaza Strip
Period: 1993-, 21st Century
240 pages · Paperback · Haymarket Books
Content warnings: violence, war