The exhibition aims to give voice and visibility to the suffering and atrocities that the Palestinian people are enduring, in the deafening silence of the Western media.
The exhibition takes its name from one of the last poems by Palestinian poet, novelist, and teacher, Hiba Abu Nada. The poem was written on October 10th just ten days before she died a martyr, killed in her home in south Gaza by an Israeli airstrike on October 20th, 2023.
“Being Palestinian is a story of intertwined resilience, pain and hope. Every image captured carries the weight of a nation struggling for justice and peace. Photographers document not only destruction, but the unwavering spirit of the Palestinian people, children playing amidst the rubble, the silent strength of mothers and the steadfastness of a community that refuses to be broken.
Being a journalist in Gaza is not just about holding a camera; it is about risking everything to show the world the truth. Photographers are not immune to the violence they document; they are in the crosshairs, targeted just like the people they encounter.
Each click of their camera could be their last, but they keep going because their stories, their voices and their existence matter. Through their lens, they strive to preserve truth and humanity, in the hope that images can break down barriers of indifference and inspire solidarity.
In Gaza, where life and death are often separated by moments, these photographers don’t just take pictures, they live them. Every click of the shutter is a heartbeat, every image a testimony.
These stories, raw and unfiltered, must be shared to remind the world of the struggles, sacrifices, and unwavering hope of every photojournalist, every Palestinian.”
(by Shadi Al-Tabatibi)
Jihad Al-Sharafi
Mahdy Zourob
Mohammed Hajjar
Omar Naaman
Saeed Mohammed Jaras
Shadi Al-Tabatibi
