Lightning Strike of Grief: Hamza Al Dahdouh’s Brother Opens Up in Exclusive Interview
Parting Words of Strength: Hamza Al Dahdouh's Final Message Before Martyrdom
The world awoke yesterday to the news of the passing of journalist Hamza Al Dahdouh, the eldest son of Palestinian journalist Wael Al Dahdouh, along with other journalists as they were en route from Khan Yunis to Rafah when they were targeted by an airstrike from a drone.
Interview by Mennatullah Youssef
Devastating News of Martyrdom
This came in an exclusive interview by “Leaders-Mena” Magazine with Hamdan Al Dahdouh, Hamza’s younger brother. He shared the family’s circumstances in Gaza following his brother’s martyrdom. He describes how the news of his brother’s martyrdom hit their father like a bolt of lightning. It left the entire family in shock and mourning.
Hamza Al Dahdouh’s Last Words
Hamdan also reveals the last poignant words Hamza shared with their father before his martyrdom. Hamza’s message conveyed strength, resilience, and a reminder not to lose hope in the face of adversity, drawing on their faith in God’s mercy.
Wael Al Dahdouh’s Farewell
Wael Al Dahdouh, the Palestinian journalist known for his work with Al Jazeera, expressed his acceptance of God’s will and his gratitude for the support and prayers of his family and well-wishers. He acknowledged that his son, Hamza, had been chosen by God and that they, as a family, were content with God’s choice.
Finding Hope Amid Tragedy
Hamdan Al Dahdouh reflects on the tragedy but emphasizes that hope persists. Despite the repeated targeting of their home in Gaza and the deliberate attacks on journalists, he underscores their commitment to their journalistic mission, conveying the harsh realities of the Israeli occupation to the world.
Defying Repression: The Role of Journalists
Wael Al Dahdouh highlights that the Israeli occupation seeks to silence their journalistic work by targeting them and their offices. He emphasizes that journalists are not participants in the conflict but rather conveyers of the truth, documenting the crimes committed by the occupation forces.
This exclusive interview with Hamdan Al Dahdouh sheds light on the profound impact of Hamza Al Dahdouh’s martyrdom on their family and the determination of journalists to continue their mission despite the challenges and dangers they face in the line of duty.
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