Rushdi Abu Alouf: The plea of my daughters to return to Gaza City as our old lives fade away

In Gaza, a man recounts the terrifying experience his family went through when an Israeli drone attack hit their building. While his wife sustained minor injuries, his twin daughters were traumatized and struggled to sleep. The family has been constantly displacing themselves due to the ongoing war, leaving behind everything they love in Gaza City. The man's daughters desperately cling to him for safety and long to return to their normal lives. Before the conflict, they lived a relatively better life, able to travel and enjoy various activities. However, their neighborhood now lies in ruins and their favorite places have been destroyed. Despite the difficulties, the family tries to find moments of joy and support each other. The man promises his family that he will take them somewhere safe once the war is over. He cherishes the memories they made in their previous home but fears they may never return. Now, he sleeps in a tent, longing for his old life by the sea.