This is Hossam’s team, and we are sharing his final message :
“If you’re reading this, it means I have been killed—most likely targeted—by the Israeli occupation forces. When this all began, I was only 21 years old—a college student with dreams like anyone else. For past 18 months, I have dedicated every moment of my life to my people. I documented the horrors in northern Gaza minute by minute, determined to show the world the truth they tried to bury. I slept on pavements, in schools, in tents—anywhere I could. Each day was a battle for survival. I endured hunger for months, yet I never left my people’s side.
By God, I fulfilled my duty as a journalist. I risked everything to report the truth, and now, I am finally at rest—something I haven’t known in the past 18 months . I did all this because I believe in the Palestinian cause. I believe this land is ours, and it has been the highest honor of my life to die defending it and serving its people.
I ask you now: do not stop speaking about Gaza. Do not let the world look away. Keep fighting, keep telling our stories—until Palestine is free.”
— For the last time, Hossam Shabat, from northern Gaza.
To my 25 - 35 year olds, you've reached the age where people around you are starting to give up on themselves because they think it's too late. Don't let that energy rub off on you. It's not too late.
i want to hug all previous versions of myself for the unwavering commitment towards leading me here. my heart is always so soft when i think about younger me because that little human being was so brave.
Khabib kicked off plane cos crew weren’t happy with his ability to assist in case of emergency…
Hmm. He would be a lot more useful in an emergency than any airline crew I’ve ever seen 😅
I told Aafia today we’re almost at a million signatures on this petition. She was surprised yet pleased to hear it. I must say, that so many of you choose to raise your voice for the voiceless inspires me.
The images of the clear horror from the dungeons of Assad should put every supporter to shame.
The images that imply the unseen horror are somehow equally disturbing.