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ALT “Last summer, we went on a city tour of Gaza as a reward for our hard work during a challenging senior year,” Razan reminisced, “we talked about our imminent graduation and how near we are to celebrate achieving that goal. Little did I know it would be our final trip together and the last time I’d see Gaza as I once knew it.” In November 2023, an Israeli air strike killed Nour and her family, leaving only her little sister as the sole survivor. Many months have elapsed, but Razan’s grief remains. “I still hold on to the belief that I’ll see Nour again when this nightmare ends,” she said. “There has never been, and never will be, anyone like Nour in my life.” Razan also lost many professors, colleagues, and beloved school teachers. “My academic life was once bustling with activity,” she said. “Now, I realize how truly fortunate I was to experience such bliss. I yearn for it all.”