Monday, February 18, 2013

Between a Rock and Hard Place

Finding work in Gaza isn't easy, unemployment is overwhelming. For some labourers carving out a basic living, their attempts to feed their families can be life threatening if their work takes them into the proximity of the Israeli army - even when the Israeli authorities have granted authorisation.

On the 14th of February 2013, Kamil Adham Al-Kafarn (20) was scavenging construction materials near Erez crossing in the north of Gaza Strip. He and his cousin, Hosam, were working in the area with permission from the Israeli authorities when they were shot by an Israeli sniper. A bullet entered through the right side of Kamil's torso, causing tears in his stomach, diaphragm and liver. The doctors believe that due to the damage inflicted upon his internal organs, he will never fully recover.




Hosam Al-Kafarn (21) was wounded along with Kamil when they were scavenging construction materials near Erez. He was hit by two bullets. The first hit his right hand and the second one went through his left arm and then hit Kamil. Hosam will need to undergo surgery due to bone damage in his arm.

Photos courtesy of Desde Palestina