“They want to turn us into victims. But after the bombings I rebuild, clean and put things back in place. I want life to go on in Gaza, always”. Maamon Khozendar, 56, an industrialist, is the symbol of a wealthy Gaza which doesn't believe in suffering. A Gaza which doesn't feel sorry for itself and which – notwithstanding the embargo and the injustices – carries on enjoying itself, playing sports, and leading a good life. “Passing each day in the most normal way possible is our way of escaping the despair” explains Ahmed Ferwana, 20: “I'm angry, this is certain, but here in Gaza I have everything I need to live well”. During the 2009 bombings, Ammar Al Yazegi, 27, lost part of his business: “I'm lucky, some people lost everything. But from my studies in London I've learnt one thing: behind every crisis there's an opportunity."
