Bilal Ahmed
A university student from Gaza, Bilal writes about life, people, and the experiences of his city. His words express hope despite hardship and carry genuine emotions drawn from daily life in Palestine.
Bilal’s zines touch upon the aftermath of the annihilation of Gaza for the souls still breathing inside.
A Prisoner Amidst the Ruins
An edgy, 20-page zine with a strong visual narrative to match the author’s reflections on life inside Gaza after annihilation. When nothing remains, where might a person’s roots cling? The answer: your empathy, dear Reader. Here is a voice from the future.
“The war has stolen so much from us, but it could not steal our humanity. And if even one heart in this world is capable of empathy, perhaps there is still a chance for life.” —Bilal Ahmed, inner pages.
When Did We Fade?
Originally written in Arabic, this personal story captures the poignancy of strength in Palestinian society and thirsts after the “spring of tenderness,” embodied in motherhood. Deprived of existence, trapped withi…
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