Eman Abu Zayed

Eman Abu Zayed is a writer and journalist from Gaza who believes in the power of words to change reality.

News Analysis

Economy & Labor

Palestinians Observe May Day Amid a Deepening Crisis for Workers

Years of war and genocide have devastated our labor market and living standards.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

May 1, 2026

Op-Ed

Human Rights

New Flotilla Shows Palestinians in Gaza That the World Has Not Abandoned Us

The persistence of the flotillas offers us hope -- that there are still those trying to reach us despite all obstacles.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

April 22, 2026

News Analysis

Environment & Health

War Pollutants May Be Poisoning a Generation of Mothers and Their Babies in Gaza

The impact of war goes beyond immediate destruction, quietly shaping the health of future generations.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

April 15, 2026

News Analysis

Education & Youth

With Gaza’s Libraries in Ruins, Palestinians Fight to Preserve Historical Memory

More than 87 public libraries and archives in Gaza have been partially or completely destroyed by Israel’s genocide.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

March 22, 2026

News Analysis

Human Rights

Eid in Gaza Displays Palestinians’ Profound Loss — and Continued Resilience

With 1,109 out of Gaza’s 1,244 mosques destroyed, we are celebrating Eid amid rubble, mourning those who are missing.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

March 20, 2026

News Analysis

Human Rights

I Spoke to Families in Gaza’s Largest Tent Camp. Here’s What They Told Me.

Opposite experiences in two different tent camps in Gaza show how the world could be caring better for displaced people.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

March 6, 2026

News Analysis

Human Rights

Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Hospitals. Now It’s Banning Doctors Without Borders.

Israel says it will start enforcing its ban on 37 aid groups in Gaza in March, putting more Palestinian lives at risk.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

February 12, 2026

News

Environment & Health

With Desalination Plants Destroyed, Families in Gaza Are Drinking Salty Water

“The water is salty, and sometimes it smells strange, but we have no other choice,” 17-year-old Ruba Al-Amsha said.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

February 2, 2026

News Analysis

War & Peace

With Their Breadwinners Killed, Gaza’s Children Turn to Begging to Survive

More than 64,000 children in Gaza have reportedly been killed or maimed since 2023. Many who survived are now orphans.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

January 3, 2026

News Analysis

War & Peace

Thousands of Gazans Disabled by Genocide Still Can’t Access Treatment

Shrapnel from a tank shell lodged near a nerve in my hand in 2024. It remains there, a reminder of what I have endured.

By: Eman Abu Zayed ,; Truthout

November 20, 2025

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