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Friends - I don’t know what happened, but as I was trying to update the latest important news, everything here vanished before my eyes. I don’t think I did anything to make that happen, but I am devastated because this was the record of our texts. There is much news today which is what I was posting. I am going to post what I have translated from Arabic (Yasser can only use WhatsApp now, and must write in Arabic, so I have to translate everything he sends). They are safe but struggling. There is a possible way out of Gaza to Canada, so my efforts will focus on the many tentacles to this possiblity. I will try to keep this updated, but am now not confident that what I put here will stay. What I am about to paste is very long and a lot of technical details. I had edited it over the last few hours, but I don’t have time or energy to do that again, so I’m just pasting it all. If anyone has knowledge, suggestions or help to offer, please let me know. One thing is for certain, we will need to raise funds quickly if this all pans out.*Welcome*
NEW NOTE: Thanks to our dear friend and ardent advocate, Carter McKinzie, she had save some of Yasser’s texts. I will post what was saved below the Mar. 22nd post.
APRIL 1, 2025
I only have a bag of flour that will last me for 3 weeks. I bought two tents yesterday. My old tent is no longer suitable due to the intense heat. One for my dad and little brother and the other for me and my family. Now we are trying to buy flour and some supplies.
Maria is almost two years old, but unfortunately she's only seen injustice and a life full of suffering. Tonight she woke up crying hard because an insect had bitten her. So she woke up early to change the tent. The children are our future and it is our paternal, humanitarian and religious duty to take the best care so they can smile.
MARCH 24, 2025
From CZ: Over the last few days, there have been a flurry of texts between Yasser and myself. The ‘application’ to go to Canada that was in my last entry was probably confusing. It was to me. So, I asked Yasser for some clarification. I tried repeatedly to call the Toronto phone number and it was never answered. I have spent a good part of today researching possibilites and it seems Canada has filled all its refugee spaces, along with other requirements that we don’t meet. I won’t bore you with the copious details, but just wanted to keep those who are following this up-to-date. We now have to communicate via WhatsApp in Arabic, so it’s a lot of back and forth with google translator, then to post here is the process in reverse. So, I will try to post some from today. There were more yesterday.
From Yasser responding to my questions about the Canada application: Michael is the owner of this number. If he doesn't answer the call, it means he's lying. We contacted him via WhatsApp.He told me these details via WhatsApp. If he doesn't answer, you can contact the Canadian Embassy and the Red Cross.
From Yasser later in the day: Everyone is fine, my friend. But the conditions on the ground do not bode well. Heavy artillery shelling from time to time. Aerial bombardment is also ongoing. Reconnaissance planes are flying intensively. Last night was difficult, and it seems this night will be difficult as well.
The children are fine. Maria is recovering. I have purchased many necessary medications. Mohammed has a skin rash. The doctor told us there is no cure, but it will go away with time. However, it hurts him and makes his face itch severely. But his health is good, and that is the most important thing.
The scene now, my friend. Now we go to sleep, our bodies tired and exhausted from the work we do to serve our children and our families. Overhead, planes of all kinds fly, making terrifying and frightening sounds. There are also the sounds of bombing and shelling, and the red color that fills the sky in this intense darkness. We sleep against our will. Our bodies' energy cannot endure day and night. In the middle of the night, we wake up against our will because of the sounds of bombing and planes.
Tomorrow I'll go look for 10 liters of gasoline for the car. One night costs about $100. I need $1,000. It's so funny. It used to cost $2.50, and now it's $100. I can't refuse. I'll have to buy it. This is directed at those who are stingy with support. We need everything to survive. Money is worthless compared to the lives of our children and ourselves.
March 22, 2025
From Yasser to Feirouz this morning:Hello my friend. How are you? I was able to get a monthly package to connect to WhatsApp and Telegram only. We are fine, but unfortunately the days of pain have returned. Everything has disappeared from the market, and our conditions are very bad. We thought it was impossible for this war to return again after the world showed great solidarity with Gaza in the truce agreement, but unfortunately it turned out that this world is subject to Israel and the United States of America. They are the ones who decide the policy of this world. We need you more than ever now because we are not psychologically or physically prepared for these days after we achieved stability. Tell Crystal to read what I sent on WhatsApp. A number of residents here left through the Red Cross. Let her read what she sent, so that she can contact this consulting office in Canada to ensure the correctness of dealing with it.
More from him: Yes, we are now in Bani Suhaila. The tent has been set up here. Many of those who left Khuza'a settled in Bani Suhaila. Water is available here, and this is essential for stability. But we hope that there will be solutions to this tragedy soon.
CZ: Here I had pasted a long list of requirements from someone who came to Yasser via WhatsApp. I have removed them because it became apparent that it was a scam. Imagine profiting off of people experiencing genocide. Back to Yasser’s texts;
This may be a case of fraud. But we have nothing to lose by speaking to this man through his phone number and also requesting the location of his company or consulting office and the official licenses to operate. After we finish our call, to confirm what he said, we should contact the Canadian Embassy and the Red Cross to confirm whether this evacuation method was coordinated with them and whether it was the correct method. If this man's method is incorrect, we can ask them to clarify the method used for the families who left Gaza via the Red Cross.
The car played a significant role in transporting my family quickly and also protecting them from the rain. Send it to Jackson and Lucy. May God bless them. (For those who don’t know, 2 generous donors helped Yasser to purcase a car which has served them well many times over)
February 11, 2026
Now.. and very dangerous..
Netanyahu speaks on his own behalf in his statement now:
“The cabinet has adopted Trump's position to return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon and has also adopted Trump's revolutionary vision regarding Gaza.
If Hamas does not return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon, we will return to war violently.
Therefore, I have ordered the reinforcement of forces around Gaza and inside Gaza in preparation for returning to war.”
From Yasser: The reconnaissance planes flying in the sky are not empty, but rather they seem to be preparing for war again.
Israel will probably issue warnings but I think there will be a first strike for Israel. We can't do anything but wait. Maybe there will be a miracle but the most powerful man in the world takes the position now and the disaster will be greater
February 9, 2026
My mother is still in Egypt and so far there is no way for her to return to Gaza. It seems that Israel will change the course of the war and will not use military intervention in the coming periods. All their leaders have started talking about voluntary immigration and finding countries that will receive the Palestinians. This is the next stage of the war with procrastination with the reconstruction process so that life seems impossible here in Gaza. The children are fine. They play and have fun all the time. Yesterday we went to register Yousef in a private school and also Mohammed in a private kindergarten. The start date of school will be next week. This is the best thing the children will get. Fortunately, the neighboring village, Abasan al-Kabira, was not badly damaged. All services are available there and it is relatively close to us. My cousin who was released from prison is in good health, but what he says is that the captivity was very difficult and there are many in captivity who need prayers and to be released from this oppressive suffering. Here the weather has been cloudy and rainy for the past four days, which has increased the suffering of finding a source of energy to charge phones and cut off the internet and also to lift water to the tanks on the roof of the house. The suffering still exists but we are the best among all. Praise be to God.
The children must visit you, aunt. And we must meet you, even if it is temporary. To see you and see the beauty of this world. But let us see what data will appear before us so that we can decide our fate. But we will never abandon our country and beloved Gaza.
February 8, 2025
Of course my friend. As for those who left with the idea of displacement, I can leave if returning is allowed at any time. I will not decide to leave Gaza before I am sure that this exit will not be displacement. My mother, father and family are here, I cannot leave them here. Yousef Hat is the one who rejects the idea and he does not know what displacement means. He tells me and says.. Father, I will not go to France or America. I want to go to Jerusalem. Most of the children of Gaza have the same mentality as Yousef. In all honesty, my aunt. Palestine and its soil are purer than all the countries of the world and the evidence is that all the countries of the world gathered to kill Gaza, but our steadfastness is what foiled all the plans. Also, I and many others, and also Yousef, reject the idea of leaving without returning. I hope that this does not happen. At least we want a chance to leave and meet all the friends and gather ourselves so that we can return to Gaza strong.
Today I was busy waiting for one of our cousins to be released from prison after being held accountable in this war for a whole year. The scene of the prisoners meeting their families was very sad, and the saddest were the prisoners deported to Gaza from the West Bank who have no one to meet them. Heartbreaking scenes.
February 5, 2025
We are safe, aunt. Only Mohammed hit the same wall as a result of escaping the sound of gunfire that was close. Otherwise, everything is quiet. The rain has reached here. For the first time this year, we will see the rain falling without leaking into our sleeping place. Mohammed is the one who has been most affected by the tragedy of war. He is still afraid of the sounds of shells and also the machine gun fire that is fired from time to time. His last fear is that the rain will leak inside. He used to ask me before he went to sleep. Is the rain over? Will there be rain at night? In response, I asked him which is stronger, concrete or a tent. He replied, laughing, concrete. Then he went to sleep smiling
February 5, 2025
The (voluntary) evacuation of Gazans project, which will be discussed by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation next Sunday for the first time.
The project was presented by Ben Gvir.
Its most important provisions:
1. A resident of Gaza who chooses to leave will be able to receive a set of financial assistance, which will be determined by the Finance Ministry.
2. Anyone convicted of committing operations against the occupation. Or who was in detention due to activity, will not be eligible for assistance.
3. A person who received a departure basket and requested to return, even if he left as a minor, will be required to pay a sum double the amount he received, in addition to the differences and interest.
If he does not return the money, he will be prevented from entering Gaza or any other area in Israel.
Latest statement minutes ago
President Trump:
Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza.
The internet is bad aunt. I didn't watch what I read but I'm fine. I'll answer soon.
February 11, 2026
Now.. and very dangerous..
Netanyahu speaks on his own behalf in his statement now:
“The cabinet has adopted Trump's position to return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon and has also adopted Trump's revolutionary vision regarding Gaza.
If Hamas does not return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon, we will return to war violently.
Therefore, I have ordered the reinforcement of forces around Gaza and inside Gaza in preparation for returning to war.”
From Yasser: The reconnaissance planes flying in the sky are not empty, but rather they seem to be preparing for war again.
Israel will probably issue warnings but I think there will be a first strike for Israel. We can't do anything but wait. Maybe there will be a miracle but the most powerful man in the world takes the position now and the disaster will be greater
February 9, 2026
My mother is still in Egypt and so far there is no way for her to return to Gaza. It seems that Israel will change the course of the war and will not use military intervention in the coming periods. All their leaders have started talking about voluntary immigration and finding countries that will receive the Palestinians. This is the next stage of the war with procrastination with the reconstruction process so that life seems impossible here in Gaza. The children are fine. They play and have fun all the time. Yesterday we went to register Yousef in a private school and also Mohammed in a private kindergarten. The start date of school will be next week. This is the best thing the children will get. Fortunately, the neighboring village, Abasan al-Kabira, was not badly damaged. All services are available there and it is relatively close to us. My cousin who was released from prison is in good health, but what he says is that the captivity was very difficult and there are many in captivity who need prayers and to be released from this oppressive suffering. Here the weather has been cloudy and rainy for the past four days, which has increased the suffering of finding a source of energy to charge phones and cut off the internet and also to lift water to the tanks on the roof of the house. The suffering still exists but we are the best among all. Praise be to God.
The children must visit you, aunt. And we must meet you, even if it is temporary. To see you and see the beauty of this world. But let us see what data will appear before us so that we can decide our fate. But we will never abandon our country and beloved Gaza.
February 8, 2025
Of course my friend. As for those who left with the idea of displacement, I can leave if returning is allowed at any time. I will not decide to leave Gaza before I am sure that this exit will not be displacement. My mother, father and family are here, I cannot leave them here. Yousef Hat is the one who rejects the idea and he does not know what displacement means. He tells me and says.. Father, I will not go to France or America. I want to go to Jerusalem. Most of the children of Gaza have the same mentality as Yousef. In all honesty, my aunt. Palestine and its soil are purer than all the countries of the world and the evidence is that all the countries of the world gathered to kill Gaza, but our steadfastness is what foiled all the plans. Also, I and many others, and also Yousef, reject the idea of leaving without returning. I hope that this does not happen. At least we want a chance to leave and meet all the friends and gather ourselves so that we can return to Gaza strong.
Today I was busy waiting for one of our cousins to be released from prison after being held accountable in this war for a whole year. The scene of the prisoners meeting their families was very sad, and the saddest were the prisoners deported to Gaza from the West Bank who have no one to meet them. Heartbreaking scenes.
February 5, 2025
We are safe, aunt. Only Mohammed hit the same wall as a result of escaping the sound of gunfire that was close. Otherwise, everything is quiet. The rain has reached here. For the first time this year, we will see the rain falling without leaking into our sleeping place. Mohammed is the one who has been most affected by the tragedy of war. He is still afraid of the sounds of shells and also the machine gun fire that is fired from time to time. His last fear is that the rain will leak inside. He used to ask me before he went to sleep. Is the rain over? Will there be rain at night? In response, I asked him which is stronger, concrete or a tent. He replied, laughing, concrete. Then he went to sleep smiling
February 5, 2025
The (voluntary) evacuation of Gazans project, which will be discussed by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation next Sunday for the first time.
The project was presented by Ben Gvir.
Its most important provisions:
1. A resident of Gaza who chooses to leave will be able to receive a set of financial assistance, which will be determined by the Finance Ministry.
2. Anyone convicted of committing operations against the occupation. Or who was in detention due to activity, will not be eligible for assistance.
3. A person who received a departure basket and requested to return, even if he left as a minor, will be required to pay a sum double the amount he received, in addition to the differences and interest.
If he does not return the money, he will be prevented from entering Gaza or any other area in Israel.
Latest statement minutes ago
President Trump:
Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza.
The internet is bad aunt. I didn't watch what I read but I'm fine. I'll answer soon.
February 1, 2025
Today we went to play football with my cousins. In the old field where we used to play football before the war started, unfortunately the entrance to Khuza'a is close to the border and there is a military site that the army recently established. Unfortunately, there were 10 minutes of machine gun fire and sound bombs near it. We all lay down on the ground during this period. The whistle of these bullets above us went
January 28, 2025 UPDATE(afternoon): Regarding the Rafah crossing Anyone who is going to travel will not be able to return to Gaza at all.. It will be opened in one direction only and with intelligence verification for travel. This news has been reported in all news outlets here.
I am also very frustrated. Traveling to Egypt is very expensive and we will not be able to return to Gaza. This means that we need to pay rent for an apartment that will reach $1000 at the beginning of this year after taxes are imposed on them. Also, every month we need more than $2000 in monthly expenses for food, drink, children's supplies, going to school and kindergarten.
We would rather die in Gaza than this humiliation.
Mifzaki Ra'am: The D9 bulldozers that Biden banned arrived in Israel today. THERE IS A PHOTO OF BULLDOZERS HERE.
Look at this news. It gives us evidence that the Trump-Netanyahu scheme is working without stopping or any obstacles.
I am not afraid of anything because I actually survived this devastating war with my family. Now we must rest a little and then start finding solutions. I am also confident that I am surrounded by true friends who will never abandon us. Only death can separate us.
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January 27, 2025 (morning): The bad news now is Trump's plan. The Rafah crossing will only be opened in the direction of exit from Gaza, no return. The second thing is that Egypt will not allow anyone to travel outside Egypt.
I still haven't felt really comfortable in my home because I'm worried about what Trump will do in the next stages of the war.
Now there is a lot of pressure on Egypt to accept the Palestinians and the same is the case in Jordan. Trump has started his work. Unfortunately, until now there is no decision to return those stranded in Egypt. I must leave Gaza. But not in this way. I leave it for Egypt and stay there. Egypt is not suitable for our lives. Their people suffer from the difficulty of living. Therefore, staying in Gaza is easier than traveling and staying in Egypt. But the idea of traveling in the long term, if we are allowed to travel to Europe and America, I will leave without hesitation. But Egypt, no and a thousand times no.
I still haven't felt really comfortable in my home because I'm worried about what Trump will do in the next stages of the war.
I hope that at the latest we will be allowed to attend the World Cup in the United States of America in 2026. I will go there.
It will be available to us. A real entry visa will be available.
I am waiting for our friend in France to confirm the show date, place and time. She is also working on rehearsals for the play. Sian told me she got the updated version from you and I am waiting for an update on her actor son. I am very optimistic about our further success. Indeed, if I can't find a way to travel from Egypt. I will wait for the World Cup.
January 27, 2025 This is a picture of my uncle and his son who was martyred. (I haven’t figured out how to add photos, but Yasser sent a photo of his uncle with his son who was martyred. His uncle has been digging in the rubble for weeks to recover his son’s body. He was found today - just bits of bones, but his cell phone was found there which is how they identified the bones. cz.)
Our play will be a great success. After the war is over people will start to reveal the truth and this play is the truth of our suffering. I hope this priest can take up the play and perform it in the church. My French friend is not very talkative but she told me they will be ready in time for the performance. About Spain she did not talk about it. It seems she did not get an update from her Spanish friend. (Yasser has a FB friend in France who believed she could help get him into Europe. She is also producing the play in France. cz)
Everyone is fine my friend. They all sleep soundly without any fear. Even Maria has started sleeping a lot in the afternoon and at night. But Mohammed has not recovered from urinating during the night despite reaching the age of 4.5.
So far there is no real relief despite the entry of a large amount of aid but we have not received anything and also the prices are still high but not as before. The situation is gradually improvin
What my family is going through is what many families here are going through, but the good thing is that we can face whatever happens to us. Today I was able to bring a bag of flour and a carton of canned food from the previous representative from Al Mawasi. I went to the place where we used to live. Many people are preparing to return to the north of the Gaza Strip. Fortunately, I was able to bring this aid before the representative returned to the north of Gaza.
But they say if you want to stay in Europe it's better to apply for asylum in Belgium. At least there they will provide a salary for the children and the mother. That would help a lot, but Spain doesn't do that. Let's see what places Trump will allow us to travel to because he's starting to wave voluntary immigration.
I hope they (the refugees going home to the North) survive there. Because everything is destroyed. Living in the middle of destruction is catastrophic.
January 26, 2025 We recovered the body of my cousin Raghad Abu Rida, the martyr. It was made up of small bones. We found his phone next to him.
January 25, 2025 The scenes are tough. My uncle goes every day to try to get his son out of the rescue, but unfortunately all attempts fail. The separation is very difficult.
January 22, 2025 The first day here at home when the planes faded from the sky I still felt like there were rings in my ears even though the sky was clear and this is what happens with Maria too. I hope the agreement lasts so we can think better about the future. Fortunately my house is only partially damaged. It is raining heavily now. May God help those who have no home now.
Really now we have to pray for the truce to continue and to allow us to travel and also at least to restore our lives here. Because one of the funny situations here is with Maria. She fell on the floor in the house, knowing that the floor of the house is made of ceramics, she stood on her feet and then cleaned herself, she thought that she fell on the sand. Also the other situation Maria when she entered the house started to feel the walls because she did not live in concrete houses. She is really a child of war. This situation told me how much we were all affected by the circumstances of war and the daily life that we went through in this war. The circumstances will not be easy to return the psychological conditions of children to the right direction. Also Youssef and Mohammed when they went to bed on the first night here in the house. They started staring at the ceiling of the house. I looked at them and asked them are you afraid? They told me no, but her looks and facial expressions told me that they had forgotten how to live in our house and the other thing is that they asked when we will return to the tent. Their minds are still scattered. But I will not give up in order to save them from this war
I really can't believe that Rachel Corrie's parents are in (the audience for) the play. I remember her picture. I was very young. It was a year ago I think. I will email Kit and Keith to thank them. They seem to have done a very good job. I am happy that we have secured other places to perform. My family's voice is the voice of all Palestinian families. This is a historic achievement for my family to be a platform for Palestine. I hope that in the future the play will be in my voice and my children's voices and also with Fairuz there with us. The future will be better.
January 21, 2025 I have a cousin who is still missing under the rescue of this house. We are still making efforts here from time to time to try to get his body out.
I'm also concerned that Trump had said that he is not confident with the ceasefire.
Hamas and the resistance confirmed that they will commit to receiving the prisoners and implementing the agreement.
January 19, 2025
Yes, the house has partial damage, broken doors and windows. There are also cracks, traces of gunfire and other things in the plumbing and electricity, but I can live in it. I closed everything with covers. Our house is really close to the buffer zone. Today, 15 martyrs were killed in Khuza'a because they were close to this area. We hope that no one will be injured in the coming days. The danger is still ongoing. But we hope that this truce is the beginning of the end of everything.
January 17, 2025
From CZ: There have been many text exchanges with Yasser as the ceasefire negotiations have been taking place. They went from jubilation to disappointment to planning how to react when/if the ceasefire is implemented. We are hopeful that there may be a window where people will be able to leave Gaza. So, we are reaching out for desperately needed funds to make this happen for Yasser’s family. We have a PayPal that will go directly into his bank. Please donate if you can. https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z4B7XR2FYYBK6
I just received a text from Yasser: Thank you my friend. Blessed efforts always. I hope we succeed in this. Because the possibility of the negotiations failing is likely. They also say that the army has begun preparing military operational plans in case the second phase negotiations fail.
JANUARY 14, 2024
Strong expectations from official sources:
The Rafah land crossing will be opened in both directions on 3/2/2025
After the formation of a governmental national reconciliation committee under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority
At that time we might be able to travel if things continue to go right.
January 12, 2025
Yes, by spreading awareness about what is happening here because the impact in your country is greater than here. Here is the only arena for implementing the plans and there is the place where the fruits will be reaped, whether positive or negative. But let us hope that these are the last 24 hours at the end of the war because Trump's envoy is moving strongly, as the news says, with direct intervention from Trump to end this war. But Trump is planning a new chapter in this war, but in an elegant way.
(The daily life of Yassar and Nada on a ‘normal’ day)
Our daily life is repeated continuously without stopping. Nada and I always start our day by waking up very early, of course, without getting enough sleep at night because of Maria’s screams resulting from the sound of nearby shelling and sometimes the annoying sounds of reconnaissance planes that do not allow them to sleep well, in addition to the sounds of stray dogs that eat human flesh, so she is very rabid. Fortunately, a stray dog walked quickly next to Maria a few days ago, and one of the neighbors took it away from her. Also, the suffering at night is represented in changing Maria’s clothes that get wet because they are full of her excrement. Also, we could not convince Mohammed, who is 4.5 and a half years old, to leave his diapers at night because of the extreme cold and the unsanitary environment that prevents him from controlling his urine. Our suffering because of this continues throughout the night. This results in piles of clothes that need to be washed daily. Also, during the day, we need to change their clothes constantly because of their constant playing in the sand, and also the damage of heating the water to bathe them after a day full of playing in the sand, and also the stains that result from eating on the clothes. Since about five in the morning our day starts here and the children are the most annoying. The first thing they ask for after the suffering of the night is food. We must have a food supply in order to avoid the children crying in the morning for food. In addition to that we must rearrange the tent by arranging the bed in front of the bed by arranging the mattresses and blankets and rearranging the bags and suitcases of clothes in order to prepare the tent to become a place to live unlike the place it was in a few minutes ago for sleeping. The tent is a place to sleep and eat and also to receive guests at times and also to cook food.
After finishing breakfast, we have to wash our hands and faces and arrange the children's clothes, especially Youssef, in order to prepare for going to school and also review what we studied the previous day. All of this ends at approximately 8:30 in the morning. After that, Mohammed and Maria go out to play with the children of the camp. Nada prepares to wash the clothes and I also prepare to carry water for this washing. In the meantime, I also have to go to the market to buy food and what we need for the day, whether food or food needs. At the same time, Nada finishes the washing and waits for me to return with what she will cook for lunch. After that, I have to go back to wait for the water to arrive in order to fill the water tank, which has a capacity of approximately 400 liters. I have to fill it daily and this continues until approximately 2 in the afternoon. During this period, we also have to take into account the children's movements and also protect them from the sounds of planes or nearby and distant bombing because the sound of bombing is strong. Also, the problems that occur between children while playing. Many things. The moral is that there is no rest at all. Maybe after two o'clock in the afternoon we might get some rest talking to the neighbors here and the children playing in front of us and also trying to transmit and listen to the news and try to analyze the news especially the negotiations maybe we can create some hope for ourselves for the approaching end of this war. But everyone knows that we are only trying to convince ourselves that the war is approaching the end but the truth is very painful. After that about half an hour before sunset we have to prepare dinner for the children and also maintain their personal hygiene and start preparing the tent to be a place to sleep. At about six o'clock the children go to sleep. We feel some comfort in that through our phones, Nada and I, by browsing the internet and reading the news of friends and loved ones and also what happened throughout the day. Of course, other activities during the day that increase our suffering when the time comes are the need for some medicine or visiting a family member if he was injured. Going to find out about Yousef's educational level. Also the lack of phone charging at times. Many things that cannot be counted or imagined. But the most beautiful thing is that I am able to face all of this because you are by our side, my friends.
My daily life with Nada.
January 10, 2025
Honestly, I thank you very much, my aunt, for thinking of me, because my mind is really not the same as it was before.
Thank you aunt your words that make me really happy. I will send a text soon to tell you about our daily lives now. When my mind is ready to write. So that it will be fully descriptive of the situation. When the truce happens the crossing will be open but we do not know in what way and whether civilians will be allowed to leave. Let us be prepared.
January 5, 2025 (after Yasser heard that the play in St. Johnsbury, VT was a success)
I am very happy for this humanitarian dialogue that is taking place here between us and the most beautiful thing is that we were able to gather this number of friends to show and explain to them a small part of the daily suffering here. This success makes me very happy. Nada and the children are very happy and they are amazed that our pictures are now being shown in the other world. Blessed efforts my friend. Truly, human brotherhood is a great thing and what amazed me is that this audience came to learn the truth without compensation, but rather they offer in return the human brotherhood that we were created on. I saw yesterday that there are more shows. I was happy that my family is now participating in explaining the suffering of the Palestinian people and I hope that our play reaches everyone. This is an arrow for my family to explain to the world what is happening here and if the American people know what is happening here and solidarity increases there, the whole world will know. May God bless you all, my friend.
(I asked Yasser about the children’s education - he had told me before that he was paying a teacher in a nearby tent who was teaching children to read and write in English and Arabic) Yes indeed they need education. Yousef is learning fast with the teacher. I think I sent you some pictures of him before. But Mohammed did not adapt to education at all. They really need education. I regretted not leaving Gaza before when the crossing was open. But unfortunately the circumstances were not clear at that time and when the money arrived in full the crossing was closed. Education is the most important thing to me. I pay them money so that they can get education despite these circumstances. I bought them notebooks and pens too.
January 4, 2025
Thank you my dear friend. We are fine. Despite the continuous bombing and the state of fear we lived in today due to a false report about the evacuation of the camp we live in, we are really waiting for the announcement of the exchange deal. We want to feel comfortable.
January 2, 2025
Yes, the [bombing in Al Mawasi] was after midnight, around 1:30. The tents near here were bombed, killing 11 people and injuring many. I was asleep and woke up terrified, unfortunately Maria couldn't sleep after this event, and everyone in the camp also noticed Maria's crying.
The sun has come back again to warm our hearts.
They don't care about us. Hamas and Israel only think about their own interests. We are just numbers to them. The sun has appeared again and warmed the children's bodies. But in the coming days they say the rains will return again, but there is positive news about the exchange deal and ending the war within a week from today. Let's hope it is true so we can return to our homes before the rains return.
December 31, 2024
Thank you my friend. May Allah bless your efforts and the precious time you spend working to make it a success. Yes, today the rain was heavy, the tent is good and standing up to the wind and rain, only a little water was falling, and I was standing most of the time to drain the water from the roof of the tent. The low pressure system has settled here and the sun will return tomorrow. Let the first day of this year be warm for the work of this new year that embraces Gaza and rescues it from this deliberate destruction, killing and hunger.
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From Yasser: He is the dear son of Jijel, I wish he had been categorized to thank him.
He was also a professional emotional management manager from the rains. Jackson and Lucy sent him. May God bless them.
I learned about four families from my village, Khuza'a, traveling via the Adam Cross to Egypt and then to Egypt, according to the visa they obtained online.
I don't know the authenticity of this man who has a Canadian contact number.
Yes, you should contact him and confirm with Michael, as well as access to the workplace in Canada and verify the licenses for the work he is doing.
You should also contact the Canadian embassy to verify the veracity of this news regarding the humanitarian visa and whether this is the correct way to submit it through this website.
It was said that the registration number will be approved by me when it is accepted, and that I will also receive an official letter from an official Canadian mail.
If what he says is true, there should be easy information for the embassy. There is a guarantee for the money paid.
Our work is clear and 100% guaranteed, and I told you most of the details through the law. Is there anything higher than the law? And through a diplomatic mission? The embassy is the one that communicates with you, meaning it is not an office or a company. I told you that the embassy itself is the one that tells you the details, literally, that I mentioned to you regarding the Red Cross and regarding the issuance of the results. Most of these details are clear to you. Whether they suit you, you are welcome. Unfortunately, they do not suit you. These are our conditions.
This may be a case of fraud. But we have nothing to lose by speaking to this man through his phone number and also requesting the location of his company or consulting office and the official licenses to operate. After we finish our call, to confirm what he said, we should contact the Canadian Embassy and the Red Cross to confirm whether this evacuation method was coordinated with them and whether it was the correct method. If this man's method is incorrect, we can ask them to clarify the method used for the families who left Gaza via the Red Cross.
This is my dear friend Jackson. I wish I could speak to him to thank him.
The car played a significant role in transporting my family quickly and also protecting them from the rain. Send it to Jackson and Lucy. May God bless them.
I learned about four families from my village, Khuza'a, traveling via the Red Cross to Egypt and then to Europe based on the visas these families obtained
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Yes, you should contact him and verify his identity, as well as visit his workplace in Canada and verify the licenses for the work he does.
You should also contact the Canadian embassy to verify the veracity of this news regarding the humanitarian visa and whether this is the correct way to apply through this consulting office.
He said that the embassy number will contact me when I am accepted, and I will also receive an official letter from the Canadian embassy.
If what he says is true, the embassy should be aware of this. There is a guarantee that the money paid will be repaid.
February 11, 2026
Now.. and very dangerous..
Netanyahu speaks on his own behalf in his statement now:
“The cabinet has adopted Trump's position to return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon and has also adopted Trump's revolutionary vision regarding Gaza.
If Hamas does not return all prisoners by Saturday afternoon, we will return to war violently.
Therefore, I have ordered the reinforcement of forces around Gaza and inside Gaza in preparation for returning to war.”
From Yasser: The reconnaissance planes flying in the sky are not empty, but rather they seem to be preparing for war again.
Israel will probably issue warnings but I think there will be a first strike for Israel. We can't do anything but wait. Maybe there will be a miracle but the most powerful man in the world takes the position now and the disaster will be greater
February 9, 2026
My mother is still in Egypt and so far there is no way for her to return to Gaza. It seems that Israel will change the course of the war and will not use military intervention in the coming periods. All their leaders have started talking about voluntary immigration and finding countries that will receive the Palestinians. This is the next stage of the war with procrastination with the reconstruction process so that life seems impossible here in Gaza. The children are fine. They play and have fun all the time. Yesterday we went to register Yousef in a private school and also Mohammed in a private kindergarten. The start date of school will be next week. This is the best thing the children will get. Fortunately, the neighboring village, Abasan al-Kabira, was not badly damaged. All services are available there and it is relatively close to us. My cousin who was released from prison is in good health, but what he says is that the captivity was very difficult and there are many in captivity who need prayers and to be released from this oppressive suffering. Here the weather has been cloudy and rainy for the past four days, which has increased the suffering of finding a source of energy to charge phones and cut off the internet and also to lift water to the tanks on the roof of the house. The suffering still exists but we are the best among all. Praise be to God.
The children must visit you, aunt. And we must meet you, even if it is temporary. To see you and see the beauty of this world. But let us see what data will appear before us so that we can decide our fate. But we will never abandon our country and beloved Gaza.
February 8, 2025
Of course my friend. As for those who left with the idea of displacement, I can leave if returning is allowed at any time. I will not decide to leave Gaza before I am sure that this exit will not be displacement. My mother, father and family are here, I cannot leave them here. Yousef Hat is the one who rejects the idea and he does not know what displacement means. He tells me and says.. Father, I will not go to France or America. I want to go to Jerusalem. Most of the children of Gaza have the same mentality as Yousef. In all honesty, my aunt. Palestine and its soil are purer than all the countries of the world and the evidence is that all the countries of the world gathered to kill Gaza, but our steadfastness is what foiled all the plans. Also, I and many others, and also Yousef, reject the idea of leaving without returning. I hope that this does not happen. At least we want a chance to leave and meet all the friends and gather ourselves so that we can return to Gaza strong.
Today I was busy waiting for one of our cousins to be released from prison after being held accountable in this war for a whole year. The scene of the prisoners meeting their families was very sad, and the saddest were the prisoners deported to Gaza from the West Bank who have no one to meet them. Heartbreaking scenes.
February 5, 2025
We are safe, aunt. Only Mohammed hit the same wall as a result of escaping the sound of gunfire that was close. Otherwise, everything is quiet. The rain has reached here. For the first time this year, we will see the rain falling without leaking into our sleeping place. Mohammed is the one who has been most affected by the tragedy of war. He is still afraid of the sounds of shells and also the machine gun fire that is fired from time to time. His last fear is that the rain will leak inside. He used to ask me before he went to sleep. Is the rain over? Will there be rain at night? In response, I asked him which is stronger, concrete or a tent. He replied, laughing, concrete. Then he went to sleep smiling
February 5, 2025
The (voluntary) evacuation of Gazans project, which will be discussed by the Ministerial Committee for Legislation next Sunday for the first time.
The project was presented by Ben Gvir.
Its most important provisions:
1. A resident of Gaza who chooses to leave will be able to receive a set of financial assistance, which will be determined by the Finance Ministry.
2. Anyone convicted of committing operations against the occupation. Or who was in detention due to activity, will not be eligible for assistance.
3. A person who received a departure basket and requested to return, even if he left as a minor, will be required to pay a sum double the amount he received, in addition to the differences and interest.
If he does not return the money, he will be prevented from entering Gaza or any other area in Israel.
Latest statement minutes ago
President Trump:
Palestinians have no alternative but to leave Gaza.
The internet is bad aunt. I didn't watch what I read but I'm fine. I'll answer soon.
February 1, 2025
Today we went to play football with my cousins. In the old field where we used to play football before the war started, unfortunately the entrance to Khuza'a is close to the border and there is a military site that the army recently established. Unfortunately, there were 10 minutes of machine gun fire and sound bombs near it. We all lay down on the ground during this period. The whistle of these bullets above us went
January 28, 2025 UPDATE(afternoon): Regarding the Rafah crossing Anyone who is going to travel will not be able to return to Gaza at all.. It will be opened in one direction only and with intelligence verification for travel. This news has been reported in all news outlets here.
I am also very frustrated. Traveling to Egypt is very expensive and we will not be able to return to Gaza. This means that we need to pay rent for an apartment that will reach $1000 at the beginning of this year after taxes are imposed on them. Also, every month we need more than $2000 in monthly expenses for food, drink, children's supplies, going to school and kindergarten.
We would rather die in Gaza than this humiliation.
Mifzaki Ra'am: The D9 bulldozers that Biden banned arrived in Israel today. THERE IS A PHOTO OF BULLDOZERS HERE.
Look at this news. It gives us evidence that the Trump-Netanyahu scheme is working without stopping or any obstacles.
I am not afraid of anything because I actually survived this devastating war with my family. Now we must rest a little and then start finding solutions. I am also confident that I am surrounded by true friends who will never abandon us. Only death can separate us.
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January 27, 2025 (morning): The bad news now is Trump's plan. The Rafah crossing will only be opened in the direction of exit from Gaza, no return. The second thing is that Egypt will not allow anyone to travel outside Egypt.
I still haven't felt really comfortable in my home because I'm worried about what Trump will do in the next stages of the war.
Now there is a lot of pressure on Egypt to accept the Palestinians and the same is the case in Jordan. Trump has started his work. Unfortunately, until now there is no decision to return those stranded in Egypt. I must leave Gaza. But not in this way. I leave it for Egypt and stay there. Egypt is not suitable for our lives. Their people suffer from the difficulty of living. Therefore, staying in Gaza is easier than traveling and staying in Egypt. But the idea of traveling in the long term, if we are allowed to travel to Europe and America, I will leave without hesitation. But Egypt, no and a thousand times no.
I still haven't felt really comfortable in my home because I'm worried about what Trump will do in the next stages of the war.
I hope that at the latest we will be allowed to attend the World Cup in the United States of America in 2026. I will go there.
It will be available to us. A real entry visa will be available.
I am waiting for our friend in France to confirm the show date, place and time. She is also working on rehearsals for the play. Sian told me she got the updated version from you and I am waiting for an update on her actor son. I am very optimistic about our further success. Indeed, if I can't find a way to travel from Egypt. I will wait for the World Cup.
January 27, 2025 This is a picture of my uncle and his son who was martyred. (I haven’t figured out how to add photos, but Yasser sent a photo of his uncle with his son who was martyred. His uncle has been digging in the rubble for weeks to recover his son’s body. He was found today - just bits of bones, but his cell phone was found there which is how they identified the bones. cz.)
Our play will be a great success. After the war is over people will start to reveal the truth and this play is the truth of our suffering. I hope this priest can take up the play and perform it in the church. My French friend is not very talkative but she told me they will be ready in time for the performance. About Spain she did not talk about it. It seems she did not get an update from her Spanish friend. (Yasser has a FB friend in France who believed she could help get him into Europe. She is also producing the play in France. cz)
Everyone is fine my friend. They all sleep soundly without any fear. Even Maria has started sleeping a lot in the afternoon and at night. But Mohammed has not recovered from urinating during the night despite reaching the age of 4.5.
So far there is no real relief despite the entry of a large amount of aid but we have not received anything and also the prices are still high but not as before. The situation is gradually improvin
What my family is going through is what many families here are going through, but the good thing is that we can face whatever happens to us. Today I was able to bring a bag of flour and a carton of canned food from the previous representative from Al Mawasi. I went to the place where we used to live. Many people are preparing to return to the north of the Gaza Strip. Fortunately, I was able to bring this aid before the representative returned to the north of Gaza.
But they say if you want to stay in Europe it's better to apply for asylum in Belgium. At least there they will provide a salary for the children and the mother. That would help a lot, but Spain doesn't do that. Let's see what places Trump will allow us to travel to because he's starting to wave voluntary immigration.
I hope they (the refugees going home to the North) survive there. Because everything is destroyed. Living in the middle of destruction is catastrophic.
January 26, 2025 We recovered the body of my cousin Raghad Abu Rida, the martyr. It was made up of small bones. We found his phone next to him.
January 25, 2025 The scenes are tough. My uncle goes every day to try to get his son out of the rescue, but unfortunately all attempts fail. The separation is very difficult.
January 22, 2025 The first day here at home when the planes faded from the sky I still felt like there were rings in my ears even though the sky was clear and this is what happens with Maria too. I hope the agreement lasts so we can think better about the future. Fortunately my house is only partially damaged. It is raining heavily now. May God help those who have no home now.
Really now we have to pray for the truce to continue and to allow us to travel and also at least to restore our lives here. Because one of the funny situations here is with Maria. She fell on the floor in the house, knowing that the floor of the house is made of ceramics, she stood on her feet and then cleaned herself, she thought that she fell on the sand. Also the other situation Maria when she entered the house started to feel the walls because she did not live in concrete houses. She is really a child of war. This situation told me how much we were all affected by the circumstances of war and the daily life that we went through in this war. The circumstances will not be easy to return the psychological conditions of children to the right direction. Also Youssef and Mohammed when they went to bed on the first night here in the house. They started staring at the ceiling of the house. I looked at them and asked them are you afraid? They told me no, but her looks and facial expressions told me that they had forgotten how to live in our house and the other thing is that they asked when we will return to the tent. Their minds are still scattered. But I will not give up in order to save them from this war
I really can't believe that Rachel Corrie's parents are in (the audience for) the play. I remember her picture. I was very young. It was a year ago I think. I will email Kit and Keith to thank them. They seem to have done a very good job. I am happy that we have secured other places to perform. My family's voice is the voice of all Palestinian families. This is a historic achievement for my family to be a platform for Palestine. I hope that in the future the play will be in my voice and my children's voices and also with Fairuz there with us. The future will be better.
January 21, 2025 I have a cousin who is still missing under the rescue of this house. We are still making efforts here from time to time to try to get his body out.
I'm also concerned that Trump had said that he is not confident with the ceasefire.
Hamas and the resistance confirmed that they will commit to receiving the prisoners and implementing the agreement.
January 19, 2025
Yes, the house has partial damage, broken doors and windows. There are also cracks, traces of gunfire and other things in the plumbing and electricity, but I can live in it. I closed everything with covers. Our house is really close to the buffer zone. Today, 15 martyrs were killed in Khuza'a because they were close to this area. We hope that no one will be injured in the coming days. The danger is still ongoing. But we hope that this truce is the beginning of the end of everything.
January 17, 2025
From CZ: There have been many text exchanges with Yasser as the ceasefire negotiations have been taking place. They went from jubilation to disappointment to planning how to react when/if the ceasefire is implemented. We are hopeful that there may be a window where people will be able to leave Gaza. So, we are reaching out for desperately needed funds to make this happen for Yasser’s family. We have a PayPal that will go directly into his bank. Please donate if you can. https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=Z4B7XR2FYYBK6
I just received a text from Yasser: Thank you my friend. Blessed efforts always. I hope we succeed in this. Because the possibility of the negotiations failing is likely. They also say that the army has begun preparing military operational plans in case the second phase negotiations fail.
JANUARY 14, 2024
Strong expectations from official sources:
The Rafah land crossing will be opened in both directions on 3/2/2025
After the formation of a governmental national reconciliation committee under the supervision of the Palestinian Authority
At that time we might be able to travel if things continue to go right.
January 12, 2025
Yes, by spreading awareness about what is happening here because the impact in your country is greater than here. Here is the only arena for implementing the plans and there is the place where the fruits will be reaped, whether positive or negative. But let us hope that these are the last 24 hours at the end of the war because Trump's envoy is moving strongly, as the news says, with direct intervention from Trump to end this war. But Trump is planning a new chapter in this war, but in an elegant way.
(The daily life of Yassar and Nada on a ‘normal’ day)
Our daily life is repeated continuously without stopping. Nada and I always start our day by waking up very early, of course, without getting enough sleep at night because of Maria’s screams resulting from the sound of nearby shelling and sometimes the annoying sounds of reconnaissance planes that do not allow them to sleep well, in addition to the sounds of stray dogs that eat human flesh, so she is very rabid. Fortunately, a stray dog walked quickly next to Maria a few days ago, and one of the neighbors took it away from her. Also, the suffering at night is represented in changing Maria’s clothes that get wet because they are full of her excrement. Also, we could not convince Mohammed, who is 4.5 and a half years old, to leave his diapers at night because of the extreme cold and the unsanitary environment that prevents him from controlling his urine. Our suffering because of this continues throughout the night. This results in piles of clothes that need to be washed daily. Also, during the day, we need to change their clothes constantly because of their constant playing in the sand, and also the damage of heating the water to bathe them after a day full of playing in the sand, and also the stains that result from eating on the clothes. Since about five in the morning our day starts here and the children are the most annoying. The first thing they ask for after the suffering of the night is food. We must have a food supply in order to avoid the children crying in the morning for food. In addition to that we must rearrange the tent by arranging the bed in front of the bed by arranging the mattresses and blankets and rearranging the bags and suitcases of clothes in order to prepare the tent to become a place to live unlike the place it was in a few minutes ago for sleeping. The tent is a place to sleep and eat and also to receive guests at times and also to cook food.
After finishing breakfast, we have to wash our hands and faces and arrange the children's clothes, especially Youssef, in order to prepare for going to school and also review what we studied the previous day. All of this ends at approximately 8:30 in the morning. After that, Mohammed and Maria go out to play with the children of the camp. Nada prepares to wash the clothes and I also prepare to carry water for this washing. In the meantime, I also have to go to the market to buy food and what we need for the day, whether food or food needs. At the same time, Nada finishes the washing and waits for me to return with what she will cook for lunch. After that, I have to go back to wait for the water to arrive in order to fill the water tank, which has a capacity of approximately 400 liters. I have to fill it daily and this continues until approximately 2 in the afternoon. During this period, we also have to take into account the children's movements and also protect them from the sounds of planes or nearby and distant bombing because the sound of bombing is strong. Also, the problems that occur between children while playing. Many things. The moral is that there is no rest at all. Maybe after two o'clock in the afternoon we might get some rest talking to the neighbors here and the children playing in front of us and also trying to transmit and listen to the news and try to analyze the news especially the negotiations maybe we can create some hope for ourselves for the approaching end of this war. But everyone knows that we are only trying to convince ourselves that the war is approaching the end but the truth is very painful. After that about half an hour before sunset we have to prepare dinner for the children and also maintain their personal hygiene and start preparing the tent to be a place to sleep. At about six o'clock the children go to sleep. We feel some comfort in that through our phones, Nada and I, by browsing the internet and reading the news of friends and loved ones and also what happened throughout the day. Of course, other activities during the day that increase our suffering when the time comes are the need for some medicine or visiting a family member if he was injured. Going to find out about Yousef's educational level. Also the lack of phone charging at times. Many things that cannot be counted or imagined. But the most beautiful thing is that I am able to face all of this because you are by our side, my friends.
My daily life with Nada.
January 10, 2025
Honestly, I thank you very much, my aunt, for thinking of me, because my mind is really not the same as it was before.
Thank you aunt your words that make me really happy. I will send a text soon to tell you about our daily lives now. When my mind is ready to write. So that it will be fully descriptive of the situation. When the truce happens the crossing will be open but we do not know in what way and whether civilians will be allowed to leave. Let us be prepared.
January 5, 2025 (after Yasser heard that the play in St. Johnsbury, VT was a success)
I am very happy for this humanitarian dialogue that is taking place here between us and the most beautiful thing is that we were able to gather this number of friends to show and explain to them a small part of the daily suffering here. This success makes me very happy. Nada and the children are very happy and they are amazed that our pictures are now being shown in the other world. Blessed efforts my friend. Truly, human brotherhood is a great thing and what amazed me is that this audience came to learn the truth without compensation, but rather they offer in return the human brotherhood that we were created on. I saw yesterday that there are more shows. I was happy that my family is now participating in explaining the suffering of the Palestinian people and I hope that our play reaches everyone. This is an arrow for my family to explain to the world what is happening here and if the American people know what is happening here and solidarity increases there, the whole world will know. May God bless you all, my friend.
(I asked Yasser about the children’s education - he had told me before that he was paying a teacher in a nearby tent who was teaching children to read and write in English and Arabic) Yes indeed they need education. Yousef is learning fast with the teacher. I think I sent you some pictures of him before. But Mohammed did not adapt to education at all. They really need education. I regretted not leaving Gaza before when the crossing was open. But unfortunately the circumstances were not clear at that time and when the money arrived in full the crossing was closed. Education is the most important thing to me. I pay them money so that they can get education despite these circumstances. I bought them notebooks and pens too.
January 4, 2025
Thank you my dear friend. We are fine. Despite the continuous bombing and the state of fear we lived in today due to a false report about the evacuation of the camp we live in, we are really waiting for the announcement of the exchange deal. We want to feel comfortable.
January 2, 2025
Yes, the [bombing in Al Mawasi] was after midnight, around 1:30. The tents near here were bombed, killing 11 people and injuring many. I was asleep and woke up terrified, unfortunately Maria couldn't sleep after this event, and everyone in the camp also noticed Maria's crying.
The sun has come back again to warm our hearts.
They don't care about us. Hamas and Israel only think about their own interests. We are just numbers to them. The sun has appeared again and warmed the children's bodies. But in the coming days they say the rains will return again, but there is positive news about the exchange deal and ending the war within a week from today. Let's hope it is true so we can return to our homes before the rains return.
December 31, 2024
Thank you my friend. May Allah bless your efforts and the precious time you spend working to make it a success. Yes, today the rain was heavy, the tent is good and standing up to the wind and rain, only a little water was falling, and I was standing most of the time to drain the water from the roof of the tent. The low pressure system has settled here and the sun will return tomorrow. Let the first day of this year be warm for the work of this new year that embraces Gaza and rescues it from this deliberate destruction, killing and hunger.
November 2, 2024
When I sat at home, time passed quickly without us noticing. It was a beautiful increase. But I looked at myself and unfortunately I felt a big change in my mental activity. I lost focus a lot. Also forgetfulness. I was never at this level. I am sad for myself. Tension, anxiety, forgetfulness, distraction and exhaustion I felt all of that during this increase
This will not end. Now the goal of this war is to completely re-plan and re-organize the Gaza Strip and the war will be a reality and will continue but in another way when the ceasefire is declared which will be at the end of this month or the beginning of December after that the next phase will begin which is the day after the war because what the Israeli army is building here indicates the duration of this phase of the war.
I admit to everyone here that I have a real family that supports me and I am their son and my children are their grandchildren and I will go to them one day
