Nour Elassy, Gaza-born poet and refugee in France: 'I live with the guilt of having left my loved ones behind'
- Posted on September 13, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
At 23, Nour Elassy represents a new generation of Palestinian voices displaced by conflict. The Gaza-born poet secured evacuation to France to pursue her studies in Paris, yet carries the emotional weight of separation from family members still in the enclave. Her recently released poetry collection serves as a powerful testament to personal trauma and collective suffering, transforming grief into literary expression that documents the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Palestinian territories.
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Nour Elassy, Gaza-born poet and refugee in France: 'I live with the guilt of having left my loved ones behind'
In 2025, the 23-year-old student left her family in the enclave after Israel approved her evacuation, allowing her to attend classes in Paris. She recently published a poetry collection evoking a world engulfed by the destruction of the Palestinian territory.
