"Mahmoud Shurrab was known for his comedy videos, before turning his platform into a way to help people once the Gaza war began. Mahmoud Shurrab's aim had always been to spread happiness. His social media pages had long been popular in Gaza he was known for his witty posts, his comedic skits about daily life, and his acting, appearing in local productions. I adore creativity, whatever it is, and whatever it will be, was pinned to the top of his Facebook page."
"Israel's war on Gaza put many of Mahmoud's dreams on hold, but his videos continued. He smiled throughout them, even cracking jokes but the focus was now different: humanitarian aid. Mahmoud became a familiar sight in displacement camps, hauling crates of bottled water and cooking oil, distributing baby formula, and helping set up tents for families who had lost everything. He used his social media platforms to rally support from donors abroad."
Mahmoud Shurrab was a Gaza-based comedian and actor whose social media pages were popular for witty posts and skits. When war erupted, he repurposed his platform to mobilize humanitarian aid, distributing water, cooking oil, baby formula and helping set up tents in displacement camps. He traveled under bombardment to reach different areas and used donors abroad to fund relief. He sent his wife and daughter to safety in Egypt while remaining in Gaza. On June 21, an Israeli air attack struck the tent where he sheltered in al-Mawasi, killing him. He left behind his wife Lama Shubeir and their four-year-old daughter Dalal.
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