Martyr Date: 10/23/23 I have decided that no matter what I write, it won’t come close to what Zeinab, a student of Nesma, has written for her: One of her students wrote: “My beloved teacher, Nesma Abu Sha’ira, or as we always called her, ‘Miss Nesma.’ She had a tender heart and a beautiful gentle…

Martyr Date: 12/16/2023 Nahida: 70 years old Samar: 49 years old Nahida was the mother of the largest Catholic family in the Gaza Strip. She had a total of 7 children, including Samar, and 20 grandchildren. Samar worked as a cook for the physically and mentally disabled children who were being cared for by the…

Age: 20 years old Martyr Date: October 11,2023 Rana was studying Geographic Information Systems at the Islamic University and she truly had a love for education and life. She was extremely excited about graduating with honors. Unfortunately… the genocide demolished her dreams and took her life, ruthlessly. Her friend says: “We always used to go…

Age: 33 years old Martyr Date: December 4, 2023 Mohammed was never known to be “ordinary’, not even when he was a child. HE finished his education in the physics department in Al-Azhar University, and his dream was having a good job and a life filled with dignity. He had a really powerful energy and…

Martyr Date: October 23, 2023 Sabreen and Reemas’ mom states the following: Sabreen and Reemas, my beloved daughters. No matter how much I describe them, I won’t do them justice. Everything beautiful about them made them exemplary in literature and morals. Sabreen and Reemas were not just my daughters to me. They were my sisters,…

Age: 30 years old Martyr Date: 12/13/2023 Mohammed was a father of three children- the oldest being three years old, and the youngest being only a few months old. Mohammed was a young and lively man. He was athletic as well and was full of life. HIs brother writes: “Mohammed, my only brother, just two…

Martyr Date: October 22, 2023 Shahed loved life; she was a cheerful, playful lady and had an amazing spirit. Shahed was a very successful engineer and was preparing for her graduation ceremony. She was her family’s support and they were extremely proud of her achievements. Mohammed was devoted to the Quran. His ultimate dream was…

Age: 10 years old Martyr Date: 10/30/2023 Bisan was a 10 year old living in Shujaya neighborhood in Gaza City. She was in the fifth grade; she was an intelligent young girl. She had 3 sisters, and her parents stated that she stood out from the rest. She was really beloved and playful with everyone.…

Martyr Date: December 31, 2023 Muhammed was a loving husband living in Gaza. His wife says: “My husband Mohammed was a driving instructor. Positivity and acceptance were written all over his face. He was the most beloved teacher among his students. The news of his martyrdom was significant and profound, and his students were deeply…

Age: 22 years old Martyr Date: January 9, 2024 Saja was a vibrant 22-year-old who also had an English translation degree. She had just started her new job as a web translator and also taught English at the Yafa Youth Center. She was known as a lively activist with a beautiful smile. During the genocide…