77 Years of Nakba: Gaza Survivor's Testimony Reveals Unprecedented Hardship

Gaza's Ongoing Crisis: A Survivor's Story Gaza, Palestine - May 15, 2025 marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba, the displacement of a majority of Palestinians following the establishment of Israel. This video features Aisha Abu Sultan, an 88-year-old Palestinian woman who witnessed the 1948 Nakba and is now experiencing the ongoing consequences of conflict and displacement in Gaza. "It was a miserable life, but nothing like this current Nakba," Abu Sultan says, her words reflecting the severity of the current situation. She recounts fleeing her home on foot with her family, a journey echoed by many Palestinians during the 1948 conflict. However, she emphasizes that the current conditions of displacement and starvation are far worse. The video shows Abu Sultan in a damaged building, highlighting the destruction caused by recent Israeli military operations. Her granddaughter sits beside her, a poignant reminder of the ongoing generational impact of the conflict. Abu Sultan's words are a stark reminder of the enduring human cost of the conflict and the urgent need for humanitarian aid and a lasting peace. "Hunger is killing us, fear is killing us - no shelter, no safety. Until when?" she asks, expressing the desperation felt by many in Gaza. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the Palestinian people and the ongoing struggle for justice and self-determination.