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Australia is a bittersweet reminder for Palestinian refugees of a home that no longer exists due to the Israel-Gaza war


Asmaa Elkhaldi, a Palestinian woman who fled Gaza to Australia in late 2023, recalls the traumatic experience of waking up to rockets and fleeing her home with her husband, leaving behind her neighbors who were killed in the attacks. Elkhaldi expresses the ongoing trauma she faces in Sydney, feeling guilty for leaving her family behind in Gaza and constantly fearing another bombardment.

The international court of justice has mentioned Israel’s potential breaches of the genocide convention in response to the rocket attacks by Hamas in 2023. The toll of the conflict has been devastating, with thousands killed and millions displaced in Gaza. Elkhaldi and Nesma Khalil Al-Khazendar, another refugee in Australia, share their experiences of watching their homeland suffer from afar while struggling to cope with the mental toll of the war.

Ramia Sultan, a Palestinian Australian lawyer, highlights the deep despair and guilt felt by the community in Australia as they witness the continued violence in Gaza and feel helpless to assist their loved ones. The diaspora community relies on direct contact and raw video footage from Gaza to stay informed, feeling traumatized by the ongoing destruction.

Despite the challenges faced by Palestinians in Australia, there is a sense of solidarity and activism within the community, with regular protests expressing anger towards the Australian government’s response to the conflict. Randa Abdel-Fattah, an author and academic, emphasizes the trauma and dehumanization experienced by Palestinians both in Gaza and in the diaspora, calling for a more humane response to the crisis.

Elkhaldi and Khalil Al-Khazendar express their hopes of one day returning to a rebuilt Gaza, despite the devastation they have witnessed. They long for a sense of security and a return to their homeland, even if it means starting from scratch. The ongoing conflict in Gaza continues to haunt the Palestinian community in Australia, driving them to fight for justice and solidarity.

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