‘It’s Bisan From Gaza, And This Ramadan We’re Praying In The Rubble’

Ramadan is supposed to be a spiritual and joyous month, but for most Palestinians in Gaza, it doesn’t feel like Ramadan at all. People are searching for water, overpaying for canned food and praying next to destroyed mosques, as video journalist Bisan Owda shows us.

Many people in Gaza were already only eating one meal a day. Now, one mother is burning schoolbooks to cook basic food for iftar, the meal that breaks the fast. Sometimes the markets have fresh food, but the prices are so high most people can’t afford it.

Families are missing their loved ones during a time usually meant for gathering. Some have been killed in Israeli airstrikes, while others have been taken captive by Israeli soldiers. And people in Rafah, near the Egyptian border, are breaking their fasts under the constant buzzing of Israeli drones above their heads.

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[mnsr]

Tears in my eyes watching this. No force on Earth can break the spirit of the Palestinians. Literally none. ❤

[stevenvanheemst]

Bisan thank you for your reports. Your so important
We love you
Free Palestine

[niamcd]

These children are True angels on earth.

[andreafaedda]

Bisan i was scared about your silent. You are a fantastic journalist, You make understand better what Is going on in Gaza now. I Hope the war Will finish soon, Israel Will never win against Palestine. All the world Is with You. Free Palestine.

[shannonsunshine]

Her posts show how horrible things are, yet how beautiful and resilient the people of Palestine are. I’m always SO relieved every time I see her post. So happy she’s still with us. She deserves a Pulitzer award for her coverage.

[julianorman]

those who stand with truth and compassion stand with you, Bisan. Palestine will be free.

[not_mybrother]

Mashallah.
What the boy said at the end.
This war won't make us flinch.
It will end just as it emerged.
Subahanallah.
Many leaders and compassionate people in Palestine in all ages.

[idreessahadat]

I am from Trinidad and Tobago Bisan in the caribbean. Last night we observed one of the odd nights of ramadhan in the last ten nights. We made dua for Palestine to get food, water, medicine and for victory over your oppressors. Every juma, every tahajjud.

[tobyli]

What amazes me is even in war. The people there are not looting or raiding among themselves. It shows culture and humanity of the people.

[jaspersalach]

Bisan, thank you for your strength and honesty in communicating to the world the side of what Palestinians are experiencing in Palestine. My heart is with you and the Palestinian people.

[mistykaikai]

We love you Bisan. You inspire the world.

[Daughterofmoses]

You have to be blind to not see how special and loving are Palestinians . You can see they have God in their hearts....Blessed the ones left here and blessed the ones that are with our God in heaven.

[thedarthlord]

This is what we call real superheroes. May Allah protect all Palestinians and give them courage to fight against the injustice

[muurishawakening]

Alhamdulillah, Bisan is a ray of hope for the Palestinian people. I ❤ Bisan! May Allah continue to bless her!

[jamieashton]

I cant tell you how happy i am to see you bisen please take great care we are praying for you and all in gaza save and free Palestine

[kennethwright]

Everyone love you Bisan. And God will take care of you.

[marcellomunir]

I want to be with you all, I want to be with the people of Palestine. You all are the most compassionate, heartful people on Earth. Palestine will live forever in our hearts!

[qslphri]

Dear Bisan, I am a big fan all the way from Canada and want to say thank you for showing the world the reality of this one sided war with so much grace! You are an amazing journalist and may you find strength and courage to continue. I am a kindergarten teacher, and watching that little girl rip pages from her most treasured books to light a fire so her family can have iftar, just brought tears to my eyes.

[amberbabar]

I am from Pakistan and I have been watching bissan since the beginning of war..My heart is always filled with tears, we as a Muslim cant do anything for our brothers and sisters, except Dua..