Author: Nick Hilden

In his upcoming collection Forest of Noise: Poems, Mosab Abu Toha paints a vivid picture of life in Gaza, where every night feels like a brush with death. Fleeing to upstate New York with his family, Abu Toha reflects on the struggles and trauma faced by Gazan children in the midst of violence. Through his poems, Abu Toha captures the heart-wrenching reality of living in Gaza, where every day is a battle for survival. His work sheds light on the generational trauma endured by Palestinians, from the Nakba in 1948 to the ongoing conflict. Despite the hardships, Abu Toha remains…