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Back to School

Layan Ayoub
21 August 2026

Stationary supplies, pretty and pink to catch a girl's attention

In ten days, a new school year will begin.

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The Yellow Barrier

Layan Ayoub
19 August 2026

A Homeland We Can See, But Cannot Reach πŸ‡΅πŸ‡ΈπŸ’”

A child looks in despair at ruined buildings

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The Only Survivor πŸ•ŠοΈ

Layan Ayoub
19 August 2026

There are around 500 children in our camp.

A small boy with a bandaged arm, against an out-of-focus background

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Thyme, Heavier Than Hunger πŸŒΏπŸ’”

Layan Ayoub
17 August 2026

In Palestine, thyme needs no introduction. It is the scent of old homes, the memory of quiet mornings, and a small piece of our land that we carry with us wherever we go. πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Έ

We used to eat thyme because we loved it. Today, we eat it because we have little else.

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The City of Tents πŸ•οΈπŸ’”

Layan Ayoub
13 August 2026

What does it mean to see the city where you were born and raised, then return to it and realize that it is no longer the city you knew?

There may be no complete answer to that question.

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