The Rafah crossing into Egypt is the only valve. For most, it is a mythical door they have seen only in photographs. To leave Gaza, a young person needs a coordination permit from the Israeli authorities (often denied), an Egyptian visa (very expensive), and a Palestinian Authority stamp (complicated).
Ultimately, the future of Gaza will depend on the ability of its residents to find a way to live in peace and security. This will require a sustained commitment to diplomacy, dialogue, and conflict resolution, as well as a willingness to address the root causes of poverty, unemployment, and displacement. Born in Gaza
A childhood in Gaza is one of scavenging. The beaches are beautiful—white sand and turquoise water—but you are warned not to swim too far out, or you might hit the "naval buffer zone." Abandoned houses that were destroyed in 2014 or 2021 become playgrounds. Jumping from one broken concrete slab to another is the local version of parkour. The Rafah crossing into Egypt is the only valve
Since the filming of that documentary, the situation has only intensified. By early 2024, UNICEF reported that approximately were born into the latest escalation of the conflict—roughly one birth every 10 minutes into what has been described as "hell". The Survival Stakes: Health and Nutrition Ultimately, the future of Gaza will depend on
Directed by Hernán Zin, this film provides an intimate look at the lives of 10 children in the aftermath of the 2014 Gaza war. Instead of focusing on political analysis, it centers on the of growing up in a conflict zone.
For the mother, bringing a child into Gaza is an act of defiance. She has navigated checkpoints while pregnant, avoided military zones, and prayed that the road to the hospital would not be blocked by an incursion. When the baby cries—lungs full of that heavy coastal air—it joins a generation that has never seen an airport. There is no departure lounge for those .