Summary
The article tells the story of Sawsan al-Jadba, a resident of Gaza, who lost most of her land and home due to Israeli military actions. She continues to live on and cultivate the small portion of land she has left, seeing farming as both survival and resistance. Al-Jadba's experiences are tied to the broader Palestinian commemoration of Land Day, marking historical conflicts over land with Israel.
Key Facts
- Sawsan al-Jadba is a 54-year-old woman from Gaza who lost most of her land due to an Israeli military operation.
- She originally owned three plots of land totaling about 6,000 square meters before the conflict.
- Her land is now mostly inaccessible because of the "yellow line," a military demarcation by Israel.
- Al-Jadba commemorates Land Day, which remembers events from March 30, 1976, involving protests against Israeli land confiscation.
- Land Day is important for Palestinians as it symbolizes their connection to land and their national identity.
- Despite her losses, including two sons and her husband, al-Jadba continues to farm her remaining land.
- She grows various crops like eggplants, peppers, tomatoes, arugula, parsley, and spinach on her remaining land.
- The recent conflict has deepened al-Jadba's determination to stay connected to her land despite the hardships.
