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Breaking Free from the Chains of Chaos: Kayed Hammad’s Journey
Kayed Hammad boldly declares, “We have been born again!” His impassioned words, a desperate attempt to encapsulate the harrowing 20 months of suffering, echo with a sense of both relief and heartbreak. This renowned Gaza interpreter, who risked his life to serve media outlets like ABC, recently fled the war-torn strip with his family to seek refuge in Malaga, a place where they can finally escape the horrors of conflict and start anew.
The Harsh Reality of Survival
Kayed’s emotional statement resonates: “We are happy because we have survived, but it is not a full happiness for the number of family and friends we have left behind.” His words paint a stark picture of a dire situation—outcomes that are **staggering** yet ignored by mainstream media. “One does not die from bombs; one dies from hunger,” he proclaims, pleading for the world to recognize the real crisis in Gaza. In a powerful reunion, he revisits his sister in Amán, having not seen her for four long years—a bittersweet moment emblematic of the ongoing tragedy.
An Escape from Destruction
The path to freedom was paved with unimaginable stress. “I can’t believe this is true, that we are sure, we will sleep without drones, without bombs, without destruction,” he shares with palpable disbelief. The journey was fraught with peril, navigating through soldiers and ruins that dominate the landscape. Kayed had recently starred in the award-winning Instagram Series ‘Gaza Menu’, utilizing it as a platform to expose the horrific reality of using starvation as a weapon.
What They Left Behind
As they stepped out of Gaza, the harsh truth hit them: “We have left everything there and we do not know if one day we can return.” Armed only with passports and a meager sum of cash, Kayed and his wife Amal, along with their surviving children Monjed, 22, Dalia, 19, and Mohamed, 17, entrust their lives to Spain—**their first step away from death and destruction.** The pain of losing their eldest son, Omar, during the bombardments lingers in their hearts, a constant reminder of the cost of war.
A Call for Action
Kayed and his family’s escape was not just a stroke of luck, but the result of tireless advocacy by dozens of journalists, academics, and activists. Just over a month prior, these individuals banded together to petition the Foreign Ministry for their evacuation. With successful diplomatic efforts from the Consulate of Jerusalem and the Embassy in Amán, Kayed’s family finally found safety. “We are very grateful because the treatment has been excellent,” he emphasizes, commendably acknowledging the humanitarian efforts that saved them.
The Bleeding Heart of Gaza
Yet, as Kayed finds solace in Spain, the chaos in Gaza continues to spiral—it is bleeding from the wounds of war. Over 50,000 dead Palestinians, predominantly women and children, lay testament to the utter devastation. As violence escalates daily, the Israeli military continues to target the desperate through gunfire at food points, further exacerbating the human tragedy orchestrated by a system of oppression and mercenary control.
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