Dear friends - Ismael and I have created this fundraiser to support the evacuation of Ismael and his family from Gaza and to rebuild their lives in safety. Ismael is a photojournalist from Gaza, who has been working tirelessly to document the ongoing genocide. He has an incredible talent and an unwavering dedication to his family and his homeland. He wants to evacuate his family as soon as possible, but he himself has stated his commitment to stay reporting in Gaza until this genocide is over. Ismael and his family have been displaced several times and live in extreme danger. They have had to flee bombings and ground invasions of Gaza City, Nasser Hospital, Rafah, and Khan Younis. We are so incredibly grateful for any amount you can contribute, and hope to one day soon share happy and uplifting news with you all.

With much love and gratitude,

Ismael and Zara

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Our fundraising goal is to evacuate Ismael and nine family members (his father, mother, two brothers and sisters-in-law, their two sons, and one daughter). The current cost to cross the border between Gaza and Egypt is about $7,500 per person. I live in the United States and I am not affiliated with any fundraising organization. Every penny raised I will wire directly to Ismael.

Any amount you or your community can contribute to Ismael’s family rebuilding their future makes a great difference. We extend our sincere gratitude to you for reading, sharing, and contributing.

Thank you and bless you all!

Update 7/2025: Due to concerns about surveillance, we have taken some measures to reduce mention of our last names on this fundraiser. If you would like more information, please use the messaging feature via the GoFundMe platform.