No sooner had Muhammad Abo El-Hosna heard the sound of missiles and shells showering every spot in north Gaza, than he rushed to the house door. At the sight of aftermath of destruction and ruins, Muhammad stood on the threshold pondering how the Israelis depraved him of leading a normal life. In that alley in front of his home, he used to play with his fellows and enjoy the neighbors’ gatherings in the afternoons, all that was vanished after the Israeli onslaught on Gaza. Not too long, Muhammad’s storm of memories was came to an end suddenly when an Israeli reconnaissance aircraft observed his small body and shot him and caused his body to scatter everywhere.

Muhammad, 12 years old, was the oldest son of his brothers. He was surrounded with much care especially during his education. Muhammad was a distinguished first grade student at a primary school whose parents wished that he would graduate from some high-class college.

The mother remembered Muhammad saying “Despite his childhood, Muhammad was bearing responsibility like grown up people, especially when his father was absent. At the same time, my son was a hard-working student who paid much attention to his studies.” 

The mother spoke about Muhammad’s merits saying: “My dear son was so delicate and kind-hearted with everybody; his sisters in particular. He used to respond to the requests of his sisters. He was never a trouble maker and all our neighbors have certified his politeness. Everybody loved that boy a lot.”

Muhammad’s younger brother ponders how all the beautiful moments he shared with Muhammad have been turned into deep sorrow and grief for his death “Together we played and went to the market; “together” that’s how our mother loved to see us so as we can protect each other.”

As for the father, he said “I was so delighted to take him on my errands, or to depend on him to take care of the family and provide its basic needs. Muhammad was so brave in spite of being pampered by everyone. During the war, Muhammad used to calm down his frightened brothers saying “Why are you afraid, martyrdom is a great gift from Allah.” 

His Dreams:

Muhammad dreamt to be a computer engineer; he adored the computer sciences very much and exerted his utmost efforts to pursuit and improve himself in such technology.