Arabic → English transcript

If you asked me what the

biggest mistake I ever made in my life and regret is,

I'd answer you in all honesty and sincerity:

the day I thought of emigrating and leaving Gaza, leaving my country.

By Almighty God,

whoever leaves their home loses dignity, as our ancestors said.

I swear, almost five years in exile, scattered from country to country.

I haven't seen a single day of comfort or happiness. By Almighty God,

I haven't seen a single good day in exile. Exile is bitterness, torment,

and loneliness.

Here, when you get sick and suffer,

you find no one to look after you,

you find no one to give you a glass of water or hand you your medicine.

Here, everyone is for themselves. We used to think Europe

was the land of democracy and of freedom, humanity, and mercy, But I swear to God,

it's all lies upon lies upon lies. No one cares for anyone.

These freedoms are not for us, but for the select few.