I saw my Gaza homeland rebuilt before, but this time it's different. I'm 89, and I've lived through many horrors, but now I don't believe Gaza has a future. The destruction is so vast that it feels like a catastrophe. I've seen my family's struggles, from fleeing Barbara in 1948 to living in tents and makeshift homes. The Egyptian army's withdrawal from Mandate Palestine led us to seek refuge in the Gaza Strip, a tiny coastal corridor. Despite the ceasefire, I fear the Israelis will do whatever they like. The question remains: will our homeland ever be rebuilt? My 18 children and 79 grandchildren are my greatest hope, but I worry about their future. The war has destroyed an entire generation, and the destruction is massive. It's like total destruction of buildings and infrastructure, psychological devastation, and the destruction of universities. It's a situation that's unbearable. I dream of living in Rafah again, but it's a long road to recovery. The people of Gaza are determined, and I believe they will rebuild. But it's a challenging path, and the future is uncertain.
