How I survive: a 7-year-old’s life in Gaza

No matter how tough one is, you can't watch the suffering of Palestinians and how kids are killed, imprisoned and tortured without shedding tears.

I'm South American and will never forget the horrors and rampant criminality and brutality of the state of Israel supported by the imperial powers. If any Palestinian reads this, I want you to know that the oppressed people of this planet and millions of people around the world support you, stand with you and want to see a free Palestine. We will never forget or forgive what is been done to Palestinians for so long. Palestinians have a right to defend themselves

It's been six months now, I pray that she and her family are alive and safe.

I hope this little angel is still alive and well.

Recognising the humanity of the Palestinians is the first step.. Sadly a step many haven't yet taken

When the grandmother cried, I cried so much thinking that her entire life had been to suffer like this over and over and over since she was born, without the world doing anything to rescue her. She never experienced safety.

The courage of this girl to comfort her grandmother and continue the making of the flat bread touched me to tears.

Guardian, can you please update us on this little girl Lina and her family? Havent been able to get her out of my head since I watched this feature, no child should ever have to go through this. Her little face is wrought with pain and sadness and those under eye dark circles show the stress she is dealing with. Despite this she still finds ways to comfort her grandmother and we see smiles peek out from here in there. Thank you for sharing her story. I pray and hope that she and her family survive the horror they are living.

I'm a 33 year old man and she's so much stronger than I'll ever be. I just can't.

Bless and protect the children of Palestine🙏🏼 🕊️🇵🇸🕊️

No Child anywhere in the world should ever go through this 💔

Despite the horrible conditions, I can understand why the kids still looks clean and tidy. Palestinian people are hygienic. The children are well mannered. "Thank you Dad" for just pouring water for her to clean her face. My prayers to all Palestinian. You`ll be free and regain back your land.

when the girl asked her dad what will we do when we go back home and he said go to the park and she glanced into the distance and she had a moment of happiness. It broke my heart. She isn't asking for much other than to be a child and play. This is heartbreaking. ✌️🇵🇸💕

I didn’t want to start my day crying, but every time I see what has been than to the Palestinians, I can’t avoid it. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

we will never forget this

I can't stop tearing up, my heart breaks for the innocents. Children are so sensitive and vulnerable, they especially should NEVER be exposed to such ruthless brutality. They must be protected and cared for no matter what, otherwise they will grow up to be mentally emotionally and most probably physically damaged, that is if they survive this unjust atrocity. My mind can't even comprehend the number of those killed. And it keeps rising every hour💔

I can't believe that little soul is 7. She carries herself like she's twice that. Clearly the result of everything she's been through. 😢

Can’t tell you how many tears I cried when the women said “when we get back home I’ll buy the best vanity mirror” imagine having to hold it together and be so strong for your babies knowing even if they survive they may never go back to their home

I'm in awe at how the Palestinians find the strength to reminisce on their past lives that they will never get back, while instilling any hope they can in their children for a safe future full of everyday moments of joy, like the father saying he'll take his little girl to the park to play with everyone.

"When we get back home.." Oh i pray for Lina's family safety.