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Tag: martyr

A group of woman (and one man).

Remembering Wafa Aludaini: a voice for Palestine

The founder of 16th October Media Group was instrumental in the career development of many Palestinian media professionals.
Iman Ibraheem Abo Qamar
    Man playing guitar.

    The Palestinian Seagull: Omar Fares Abu Shawish

    Omar Fares Abu Shawish was one of the first civilians killed on Oct. 7, struck as he jogged along the Nuseirat beach.
    Hend Salama Abo Helow
      A man touching his head to a horse.

      Honoring the memory of my friend Yousef Dawas

      He was brimming with talent and aiming for an overseas scholarship when an Israeli missile killed him one year ago. 
      Majd Salem
        Samar El-Farra.

        Remembering Samar

        “I wish I were that drowning sun,” / you told me, / “tightly embracing the horizon, / flying into the abyss of freedom.”
        Qasem Waleed El-Farra
          3-year-old boy in formal cap and jacket.

          Akram’s empty chair

          The beloved youngest child was killed by an Israeli missile as he and his brothers returned home from buying snacks.
          Wejdan Wajdy Abu Shammala
            Family of six in Gaza.

            Good news comes for Eman

            She will spend time again / with her family without seeing the shadow / of their death reflected on the curtains.
            Basman Derawi
              A wo

              Trapped in the rubble, body and soul

              The brutality of Israel’s attack on Gaza is prefigured in the anime series Attack on Titan that first aired in 2013.
              Saleh Jamal Safi
                Three men sitting at the Gaza beach.

                At the door of Jannah

                Today, Essa welcomes Ouda / at the door of Jannah.
                Basman Derawi
                  A grandmother.

                  Till we meet again

                  My grandmother fought until the last minute, like a great warrior.
                  Basma Almaza
                    Refaat Alareer.

                    Tributes to Refaat Alareer, killed Dec. 7, 2023

                    We Are Not Numbers mourns the death of a beloved teacher, friend, colleague and family member.
                    The WANN Family
                      Refaat Alareer.

                      A child from somewhere in Gaza

                      You died / … / But I live to tell your story / the tale of how we met.
                      Basman Derawi
                        Refaat Alareer.

                        Grieve, then strategize: Event to honor Refaat Alareer

                        Join the event in-person in Washington, DC, or via livestream: Dec. 13, 6 p.m. ET