Fidaa Saleh
ON THE RECORD · 9 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We couldn’t take most of our belongings when we evacuated our home in northern Gaza at the beginning of the war, but I insisted on bringing my children’s school certificates to remind us of the importance of education,”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa explained she prioritized bringing her children's school certificates when they evacuated.
“It breaks my heart to see my children lying in the tent, exhausted from the burden of life in displacement,”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa expressed heartbreak over seeing her children exhausted from displacement.
“I can’t hold back my tears every time my children talk to me about our memories before the war,”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa spoke about her emotional reaction when her children recall pre-war memories.
“They remember their school, our home-cooked meals, our weekly family outings, and their faces light up with smiles. These memories have become their way of finding some happiness in our harsh reality.”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa described her children's happy memories of life before the war.
“I’m also very proud of my son Yamen, who, despite all the challenges in our lives, has become the leader of the dabke dance team in our camp,”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa expressed pride in her son Yamen's role as dabke dance team leader.
“It has become ingrained in their personalities,”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa said the daily struggles have shaped her children's personalities.
“Most of the time, they think and talk about their daily responsibilities like adults. They’ve changed so much. They’ve become more stubborn, less talkative and expressive of their emotions.”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa described psychological changes in her children due to daily responsibilities.
“Today, I’m happy to be able to educate my children and encourage them to participate in educational initiatives and recreational activities whenever they can.”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa expressed happiness at being able to educate her children despite the circumstances.
“The daily journeys for water and food drain all their energy – the energy that should be put towards learning and playing like other children around the world. It also affects their appetite and the quality of their sleep.”
Fidaa Saleh · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20
Fidaa described how daily water and food journeys drain her children's energy.