He had written a poem anticipating that he might be killed, titled “If I must die.”
During his interview with CNN, Alareer called on the international community to see the “humanity” in Palestinian people, adding: “Feel their pain. Put yourself in their shoes.”
https://www.hamqth.com/cheonanop102 The remarks appear to support Israel’s contention that its forces are closing in on what it claims are two Hamas strongholds in the north of Gaza — Jabalya and Shejaiya. Following Alareer’s death, people in New York and London held vigils to honor his memory. The sounds of strikes hitting a building feel as though “the whole earth reverberates,” he said. Al-Bursh said the signs of heavy fighting were everywhere. He accused the Israeli military of forcing displaced people out of their shelters. The leaders also called for "effective measures" to be taken to protect the “innocent civilians” of Gaza being impacted by the conflict. Humanitarian aid must be delivered "unhindered" to the enclave, the leaders said.
https://www.blogger.com/profile/08971401347841286695 “He always championed others, ahead of himself. He was a great writer but his mission was to platform and support other writers.” "The decision was made in order to improve and upgrade the capabilities and volume of security screening of the humanitarian aid being admitted into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing in Egypt," COGAT said. "The hospital has no water, no food, no fuel. I make an appeal to lift this siege and bring in water and fuel," he said. CNN has asked the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. He left behind his wife, and children aged 7 to 21. CNN has been unable to reach members of Alareer’s family.
