This podcast episode paints a vivid picture of life in Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip, amid an ongoing conflict. Gada, a resident, describes the overcrowded conditions, lack of essential supplies, and psychological toll of the war. Despite the hardships, the resilience and determination of the Gazan people shine through. The conflict has left an immense impact on families, with harrowing stories of loss and displacement, as well as difficult decisions about evacuation and separation. As one resident, Hussein Aouda, eloquently states, civilians feel like pawns in a game, their lives at stake.