Qassem Allah al-Khawaja is still mourning the death of his diabetic brother Arafat, 38, a father of two boys and a girl.
Arafat died in Israeli detention and Qassem is convinced that he was tortured.
“His death has left a deep pain in our hearts and in the hearts of everyone who loved him,” Qassem said. Arafat was a “generous and kind person to everyone.”
Arafat, who used to make a living as a singer, needed regular treatment and insulin.
Indeed, on 7 October, Arafat was at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza City getting treatment, but was forced to leave due to the sudden massive influx of wounded once Israel’s bombardment started. ….more