Palestinian writer and journalist Plestia Alaqad is set to release her first book, The Eyes of Gaza, which chronicles her experiences in Gaza during the 45 days following the October 7 attacks.
The book features diary entries that reveal Plestia’s accounts of reporting on the ground, highlighting everyday resilience and moments of tenderness amid chaos, as noted by editor Ause Abdelhaq.
In a poignant Instagram post, Alaqad expressed her hope that by the time her book was published, Gaza would be safe and its story recognised.
Plestia Alaqad is a recent journalism graduate, and gained global attention for her heroic work reporting on the conflict through social media videos before leaving Gaza with her family for Australia.
Now in Lebanon, she is pursuing a Master’s in Media Studies at the American University of Beirut, supported by the Shireen Abu Akleh Memorial Scholarship.
Her first book, “The Eyes of Gaza”, is set to be released in April 2025, and is available to pre-order now via this link.