Desk Report:
Gada Rabah, an English teacher, and her brother Hussam lived near the Al-Maliya roundabout in the western Gaza Strip. A few days ago, their house was partially damaged in an Israeli airstrike. Rabah, who was injured, also appealed for rescue assistance on social media.
But when Civil Defense rescue workers arrived at the scene three days later, they found that the house had been hit again by an Israeli bomb. The second strike had completely destroyed the house. However, Rabah or any of her family members have not yet been found under the rubble.
Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said, “After hours of searching, our team returned. We regret to inform you that we have not found Gada Rabah or any of her family members. The house is completely destroyed.”
The Middle East Monitor reported that this area has witnessed horrific attacks before. This is where little Hind Rajab, a child, lost her life in an Israeli attack at the beginning of the war.
The incident of Gada Rabah has sparked widespread reactions on social media. Many have written that it reflects the experiences of thousands of people in Gaza—who lost their homes in the Israeli bombing and were buried under rubble.
It has been written on social media—Gada Rabah was not only a teacher, she was an inspiration to students. By teaching them English, she inspired them with the light of knowledge and made them confident. Many of her students have received scholarships abroad. Scholarships abroad were one of the ways to get out of Gaza.
However, Rabah wanted students to return to Gaza after studying abroad and work for their communities, and to be vocal in favor of Palestinian independence.
It has also been written—Israel killed Gada Rabah. But it could not kill his dream. The dream of a free Palestine that he dreamed of—where children would learn without fear, grow up, and share their experiences with the world—is now the motivation for the struggle of the people of Gaza.
