Hassan Abo Qamar

Hassan Abo Qamar is a writer based in Gaza.

Palestinians wave Egyptian flags as they gather to watch Egypt’s World Cup match in Gaza City, on July 4, 2026.

The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza The Joy of Watching the World Cup in Gaza

For 90 minutes, the World Cup gives us something the genocide has tried to take away: a sense of community, a sense of normality, and a moment of pure celebration.

Jul 13, 2026 / Hassan Abo Qamar

Khan Younis, Gaza, November 30, 2025.

The Gaza Genocide Has Not Ended. It Has Only Changed Its Form. The Gaza Genocide Has Not Ended. It Has Only Changed Its Form.

A real ceasefire would mean opening borders, rebuilding what was destroyed, and allowing life to return. But this is not happening.

Dec 2, 2025 / Hassan Abo Qamar

Relatives and loved ones of Palestinians, who lost their lives in Israeli attacks while they were in the Netzarim area, where US humanitarian aid points were located, mourn as they attend their funeral ceremony at Shifa Hospital in Gaza on June 10, 2025.

I Went to a US-Backed “Aid” Site In Gaza. It Was Hell on Earth. I Went to a US-Backed “Aid” Site In Gaza. It Was Hell on Earth.

The scene resembled throwing meat into a cage of starving lions, letting them fight for their own survival.

Jun 11, 2025 / Hassan Abo Qamar

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