Conversation with Hilal
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Hilal
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Passing by Gaza’s Old Church, I recall 600 Muslims and Christians seeking refuge together. We shared the floor and scarce food during starvation, seeking safety. Yet, even this sanctuary was struck without warning, killing and wounding those inside. Today, I don’t just see a church, but a place that embraced hundreds before tragedy struck.
Satoru Hasegawa
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Your words are truly beautiful and tragic. They should be read by many people.
Hilal
I am tired, my friend. No one feels our pain, as if I am from another planet... I am exhausted from the injustice of people and their indifference. If they only knew what my family is going through, they would all rush to save us... We are drowning alone. 💔😞
Satoru
I know you have very good reasons to feel hopeless.
But if you keep raising your voice without giving up, it will surely reach someone.
Of course, you're probably exhausted and don't have the energy for it.
But words like the ones in your post today have the power to draw people in.
Please don't give up.
I'll do what I can too.
Hilal
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and encouragement... You are one of the people because of whom I am still here today. I wish the world could see me the way it sees others and feel what we are going through.... Praise be to God in all circumstances. 💔💔💔
Satoru
I believe that day will come.
This is not irresponsible consolation.
Because the world should be that way.
I understand you are in great difficulty, but please hang in there. And keep letting us know your needs.
🫂🫂🫂
Hilal
The moment that broke me and still hurts me the most was when I reached out privately to a donor here and explained my situation.It was the first and only time I ever asked someone directly for help.
He replied that he had already chosen a limited number of people to support regularly,but that he was still donating to both new and old cases.
Before the war, we lived with dignity and stability, almost like kings.Today, we are just struggling to hold on to what remains of our humanity
Satoru
Please forgive me for being a little speculative.
Since I began interacting with the people of Gaza last year, I've learned one thing.
That is, asking for help requires more courage than giving, and is even a noble act.
Humans, whether they have power, fame, or wealth or not, are fundamentally powerless beings.
To know that powerlessness, and yet still ask for help for those you love—this is something only a true human being can do. Animals cannot do it, nor can arrogant people.
You are truly great for seeking help for your family, even while feeling humiliated. You are sacrificing yourself.
I'm not performing an act of charity for you in Gaza; I'm serving you with awe.
Does that sound like I'm saying something foolish?
But this is how I truly feel.
Hilal
We in Gaza are in an exceptional situation... We were forced to ask for help because of the world's injustice toward us. How many countries have taken part in destroying our homes, our belongings, and our lives? How many years have the siege, killing, and oppression continued?
Simply helping us with basic things is a humanitarian and moral duty, and a message rejecting the injustice we have suffered from their governments that also participated in our destruction. 💔🇵🇸
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*Hillal is one of those registered with Gaza Verified who receives very few donations.
I have seen many people like her, who make desperate appeals but do not receive the necessary help, leave this platform in disappointment.
I don't want Hillal to become one of them.
On the other hand, I know that many donors are already at their financial limits.
I have a suggestion.
If you see a desperate appeal and cannot donate immediately, please don't just boost the post, but reply with your own words.
Those who get little are not only financially struggling, but also deeply isolated.
Also, by reaching out to people in Gaza and creating conversations, you may reach more people, deepen their understanding of their needs, and potentially attract more donations.
The important thing is that this is not a place for charity, but a place for solidarity.
Let's do not leave everyone of the people of Gaza alone.
