For Osama Ismail, it has been a grueling 17 months.

Mr. Ismail is a father is currently living in a torn tent in Gaza. He is the sole provider for 10 family members—children and elders who have lost their home, their workplace, and their safety.

Yesterday, Mr. Ismail wrote me: "I am not just trying to survive for myself... I feel like I’m dying slowly—and what hurts the most is seeing my family suffer while I can't do anything." I know that feeling of dying slowly, but I don't know the pain of having to watch my family die with me. I am a very imaginative person, and I find myself very much not wanting to imagine that. If only the imagination were where such things remained contained.

This is not just a plea for donations; it is a plea for dignity. It is a plea for a people going through something unfathomable to any of us.

Here's the plan:

Mr. Ismail is raising funds to evacuate his entire family to safety in Egypt via the Ya Hala coordination office. The costs are steep and verified:
🔹 $5,000 per adult for border crossing fees.
🔹 $2,500 per child.
🔹 Critical funds for flour (currently ~$200/bag) and clean water while they wait.

The funds are being managed and transferred by Hala Kotob, a trusted organizer in California, ensuring every dollar reaches the family directly.

Here's the ask:

Mr. Ismail is currently sitting at at $14k of his family's $70k goal. He needs help closing the gap.

If you can donate $5, $10, or $20, you are buying flour. You are buying a Visa. You are buying a future. If you cannot donate, please share. It's the least we can do; I won't say that for me, but I will sure as fuck say this for them.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/Urgently-help-for-leave-gaza

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