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Have you ever sang “Happy Birthday” to a child not knowing if it would be his last? I did. On October 29, my family gathered in a friend’s home in Khan Younis, Gaza, to wish my nephew, Hashem, a happy 12th birthday. The six of us had been staying there for days, seeking refuge from Israeli airstrikes that have pounded our neighbourhood in Gaza City for more than three weeks, causing widespread death and destruction. Our mood was solemn, but we decided to celebrate anyway.
As wonderful as Hashem is, I do worry for him — not just about his safety, but also his future. With so little opportunity in Gaza, what will he grow up to become? What effect will all this fear and violence have on his developing, young mind? When will the realities of life here set in? And, of course, will he even live to see his next birthday? The world must understand that the children of Gaza are just like theirs. They’re full of hope and dreams, and deserve a chance for a bright future.
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