“We remember and carry on Refaat’s legacy. Refaat the storyteller, father, husband, son, teacher, and friend.”
However, no aid will be allowed directly into Gaza from either crossing in Israel.
https://matters.town/@seochoop Hamas battalions in two areas of northern Gaza are “on the verge of dismantling," according to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have also intensified its operation in the central part of the enclave. Last week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a new visa restriction policy targeting “individuals believed to have been involved in undermining peace, security, or stability in the West Bank, including through committing acts of violence or taking other actions that unduly restrict civilians’ access to essential services and basic necessities." “He always championed others, ahead of himself. He was a great writer but his mission was to platform and support other writers.” He had written a poem anticipating that he might be killed, titled “If I must die.” last two strongholds in the Jabalya and Shejaiya areas, according to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The director general of the Ministry of Health in Gaza described heavy fighting and a significant presence of Israel's “His teaching wasn’t just about imparting knowledge; it was about empowerment, about using language as a weapon against oppression,” Abusalim added.
https://medium.com/@basketbplaya13 In 2014, Alareer edited “Gaza Writes Back,” a collection of short stories by young writers documenting their lives under Israeli blockade. He was also co-editor of “Gaza Unsilenced,” a collection of essays, photos and poetry published in 2015 that documented the pain, loss and faith of Palestinians under Israeli siege. He also contributed to “Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire,” an anthology published in 2022. A native of Gaza City, he studied at University College London and SOAS, in London. Ra Page, a colleague of Al-Areer, told CNN the literature professor was "a great foodie." In this image, taken by Page, Al-Areer (left) can be seen sitting opposite Page's wife, Basma el Farra (right), at a restaurant-bar called el-Bakka, during their trip to Gaza City, in August 2022. Alareer spoke to CNN from Gaza City, on October 12 and October 13. He gave consent in written messages to share the recording in the event of his death. "These are dark hours for millions of people in Palestine and Israel. Across Europe anti-Semitic incidents have resurged and this cannot be tolerated. It is time for the European Union to act," they said.
