As strong as war, as soft as peace Having cancer in Gaza is doubly hard, but Ansam did not surrender.

"As Strong as War, as Soft as Peace" is a poignant narrative published on We Are Not Numbers that tells the story of Ansam, a young Palestinian girl battling cancer in Gaza under the weight of blockade and medical shortages. The piece blends documentary truth with lyrical language, portraying Ansam as both resilient and gentle—strong as war in her perseverance, yet soft as peace in her dreams. It is a deeply human and universal testimony to hope, dignity, and the quiet strength of those who choose life in the midst of suffering.