Nazmi Abu Lehia, aged 15, faces challenges in burying his father due to safety concerns in the Al Mawasi area of Gaza. He postponed the burial to place his father next to family graves, but the area is a designated combat zone. His father, Mohammad, was shot by the Israeli army near a humanitarian aid spot. Since the current conflict began, approximately 57,000 Palestinians have died, as reported by Gaza's Health Ministry. This situation has disrupted traditional burial customs and caused profound emotional distress for families in Gaza.
Nazmi Abu Lehia, a 15-year-old, postponed his father's burial wishing to place him next to his grandfather and uncles, but the combat zone prevents this.
The Gaza Health Ministry reports that Israel has killed at least 57,000 Palestinians since October 7, 2023, dislocating families from their burial traditions.
In Gaza, the war has not only taken lives but has also severed connections to a sense of belonging and traditional burial practices.
Nazmi Abu Lehia states, 'We can't say all the prayers; we just want to finish quickly,' as they navigate grief amid dangerous conditions.
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