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In 2014, a photo of Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha standing amid Gaza’s rubble captured global attention.

Holding The Norton Anthology of American Literature, Mosab symbolised resilience and hope.

That moment marked the start of his journey as one of Gaza’s most powerful literary voices. Now a Visiting Scholar at Syracuse University, Mosab has published two poetry collections: Things You May Find Hidden in My Ear, which won the Palestine Book Award, and Forest of Noise, a reflection on the ongoing tragedy in Gaza.

His work has appeared in The New Yorker and The Atlantic, amplifying the stories of his homeland. Mosab’s life is shaped by unimaginable loss—over 100 relatives killed in recent attacks—yet his writing remains a tool of resistance.

Detained and abused while trying to evacuate Gaza with his family, Mosab continues to share the voices of his people. “Storytelling isn’t just between writer and reader. It’s a chain of voices,” he says. Through his “poetry of catastrophe,” Mosab documents Gaza’s pain and humanity, ensuring its spirit endures despite devastation.