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The Eyes of Gaza
A Diary of Resilience
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The Eyes of Gaza is the instant New York Times bestseller. "[A] joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza" - Miriam Margolyes "Left me both devastated and inspired" - Macklemore "Transforms pain into poetry" - Rupi Kaur In early October 2023, Plestia Alaqad was a recent...
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The Eyes of Gaza
A diary–memoir from a twenty-one-year-old Palestinian journalist, recalling her first-hand experience during the first forty-five days of the 2023–25 invasion of Gaza.
A diary-memoir from a twenty-one-year-old Palestinian journalist, recalling her first-hand experience during the first forty-five days of the 2023-25 invasion of Gaza. Now in B format
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The Eyes of Gaza is the instant New York Times bestseller.
"[A] joyful, tragic account of life in Gaza" - Miriam Margolyes
"Left me both devastated and inspired" - Macklemore
"Transforms pain into poetry" - Rupi Kaur
In early October 2023, Plestia Alaqad was a recent graduate with dreams of becoming a journalist. By the end of that November, she would be internationally known as the 'Eyes of Gaza', moving millions with her social media posts depicting daily life in Gaza amid Israel's deadly invasion and bombardment.
Written as a series of diary extracts, The Eyes of Gaza relates the horrors of Plestia's experiences, while showcasing the indomitable spirit of the men, women and children of her community. From the heart of the turmoil, surrounded by falling bombs and widespread devastation, she captures their emotions; their gentle acts of quiet, necessary heroism; and the moments of unexpected tenderness and vulnerability amid the chaos.
Through the raw honesty and vulnerability of a normal twenty-one-year-old woman navigating a human tragedy, The Eyes of Gaza is a potent reminder of the horrors of violence and a powerful testament to the human spirit.
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ISBN: 9781035070275
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 January 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pan Books
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 11.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 128g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Plestia Alaqad is a Palestinian journalist and author who has emerged as a vital voice in the midst of the destruction in Gaza. At just twenty-one years old, she captivated audiences with her raw and poignant coverage of her surroundings. Through her unflinching dispatches shared on social media, Alaqad has offered the world an unfiltered glimpse into the harrowing realities of life under siege, her experiences resonating deeply with millions across the globe. In November 2023, as the war escalated, Alaqad and her family were forced to leave Gaza. Since then, she has been awarded the Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Scholarship for a master's in media studies at the American University of Beirut, where she continues to advocate for justice. Her advocacy has transcended borders, drawing attention to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine and calling for freedom and accountability. Alaqad's remarkable journalism has earned her multiple prestigious accolades, including being named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2024 and winning the One Young World Journalist of the Year Award, the Lyra McKee Award for Bravery, and a Human Rights Defender Award.
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