At the heart of Jenin’s Old City in Palestine, the Arrabi family has faced devastating losses at the hands of the Israeli army. With a history of resistance, Jenin has been a flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, leading to constant raids and tragedy for families like the Arrabis.
Muhammad Arrabi, the youngest of four brothers, was shot and killed by Israeli snipers while documenting their actions in the neighborhood, following the deaths of his brothers Fouad and Rashad in previous conflicts. Muhammad’s imprisonment and the loss of his father before he could say goodbye deeply affected him, but he found joy working at a local restaurant and dreamed of opening his own.
After Muhammad’s death, his family insisted on a proper burial ceremony, facing obstacles from Israeli forces that isolated them in their grief. Eventually, Muhammad was buried alongside his brothers and father, with thousands attending the funeral. The family, changed forever by their losses, struggles to cope with the endless cycle of violence and mourning.
The story of the Arrabi family highlights the ongoing impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on innocent lives in Jenin and serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of families facing unimaginable loss.
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