Hanno ucciso Habibi

In the heart of a devastated Gaza, Hanno ucciso Habibi offers a raw and hauntingly personal chronicle of survival. Award-winning journalist Shrouq Aila transforms the abstract headlines of war into a raw, intimate narrative of motherhood and loss. As a widow and a single mother, Aila chronicles her desperate struggle to protect and nourish her daughter amidst famine and relentless bombardment.

From the tragic killing of her husband and the destruction of her home to the constant displacement through makeshift shelters, the book captures the "heart of darkness" of our modern world. It is a desperate appeal for humanity that refuses to look away, serving as both a devastating testimony of a people's suffering and an unbreakable testament to human resilience.

Hanno ucciso Habibi is the proud recipient of the 2026 Premio Inge Feltrinelli: Raccontare il mondo, difendere i diritti, a prestigious honor celebrating those who use storytelling to defend human rights.

Author: Shrouq Aila

Shrouq Aila is a Palestinian journalist and producer. She currently serves as the director of Ain Media, an independent agency she took over following the death of her husband and co-founder, Roshdi Sarraj, during the conflict in Gaza.