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I'm relaying this message on behalf of my friend Hamza, who is currently in Gaza facing very difficult and horrible conditions due to war. Every cent that is raised will go directly to Hamza; I will make sure of it.
Here is his story:
Hello, I am Hamza Al-Helou, a 21-year-old Palestinian from Gaza. I was a student at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, where I studied computer science for three years. Unfortunately, my studies were halted due to the ongoing war in Gaza. I have experienced four wars since my childhood, but this war is different because of the destruction I have witnessed, the relatives and friends I have lost and the homes and dreams that have been shattered.
A picture of me before the war:
My dream after graduating was to continue my education outside Gaza, but the current circumstances have made everything seem impossible. My family, including my parents, siblings and their children, fled to Rafah in southern Gaza in search of safety after our home in the Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood was destroyed during the war.
A picture of our destroyed house in Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood:
In the beginning, we were in our house in the Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood when the shelling intensified around us. Nearby homes were being bombed, so we fled to Al-Quds Hospital in Tal Al-Hawa, run by the Palestinian Red Crescent. We stayed there for about a month and witnessed death several times, as the shelling was everywhere around us. Army forces reached the hospital gate and forced us to evacuate. We headed to Rafah on the Egyptian border, where we are now.
Pictures of our discharge from Al-Quds Hospital and our journey to Rafah:
We are currently living in a tent in the city of Rafah, south of Gaza, lacking all the essentials of life, and we are looking forward to starting a new life outside Gaza. We need your help to leave Gaza and travel to Egypt. The Egyptian authorities require $5,000 USD per adult and $2,500 USD per child to obtain exit permits.
Pictures of my family in our tent:
Pictures of our tent:
I also have a brother who remains in Gaza with his family and is now facing the most difficult types of suffering from the famine currently occurring in the north of Gaza.
A picture of my brother and his family in northern Gaza:
He has a young son who needs surgery due to his illness.
A picture of my sick nephew:
Your assistance and donations go beyond simple financial support. It is a dedication to protecting human life, humanity, solidarity, and mercy in the face of unprecedented injustice. I am in desperate need of your help to relocate my family to safety. Every donation, whether big or small, counts. Furthermore, I ask you to share our story and stand in solidarity with us during these challenging moments in our lives.
I will keep you constantly informed of the latest updates through my TikTok and Instagram accounts.
TikTok: @hamzakhader9
Instagram: @hamzakhader1
More pictures of my family and I:
Here is his story:
Hello, I am Hamza Al-Helou, a 21-year-old Palestinian from Gaza. I was a student at Al-Azhar University in Gaza, where I studied computer science for three years. Unfortunately, my studies were halted due to the ongoing war in Gaza. I have experienced four wars since my childhood, but this war is different because of the destruction I have witnessed, the relatives and friends I have lost and the homes and dreams that have been shattered.
A picture of me before the war:
My dream after graduating was to continue my education outside Gaza, but the current circumstances have made everything seem impossible. My family, including my parents, siblings and their children, fled to Rafah in southern Gaza in search of safety after our home in the Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood was destroyed during the war.
A picture of our destroyed house in Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood:
In the beginning, we were in our house in the Tal Al-Hawa neighbourhood when the shelling intensified around us. Nearby homes were being bombed, so we fled to Al-Quds Hospital in Tal Al-Hawa, run by the Palestinian Red Crescent. We stayed there for about a month and witnessed death several times, as the shelling was everywhere around us. Army forces reached the hospital gate and forced us to evacuate. We headed to Rafah on the Egyptian border, where we are now.
Pictures of our discharge from Al-Quds Hospital and our journey to Rafah:
We are currently living in a tent in the city of Rafah, south of Gaza, lacking all the essentials of life, and we are looking forward to starting a new life outside Gaza. We need your help to leave Gaza and travel to Egypt. The Egyptian authorities require $5,000 USD per adult and $2,500 USD per child to obtain exit permits.
Pictures of my family in our tent:
Pictures of our tent:
I also have a brother who remains in Gaza with his family and is now facing the most difficult types of suffering from the famine currently occurring in the north of Gaza.
A picture of my brother and his family in northern Gaza:
He has a young son who needs surgery due to his illness.
A picture of my sick nephew:
Your assistance and donations go beyond simple financial support. It is a dedication to protecting human life, humanity, solidarity, and mercy in the face of unprecedented injustice. I am in desperate need of your help to relocate my family to safety. Every donation, whether big or small, counts. Furthermore, I ask you to share our story and stand in solidarity with us during these challenging moments in our lives.
I will keep you constantly informed of the latest updates through my TikTok and Instagram accounts.
TikTok: @hamzakhader9
Instagram: @hamzakhader1
More pictures of my family and I: