Funeral of children killed on July 27 in the Golan Heights annexed by Israel. (Credit: Jalaa Marey/AFP)
On July 27, 2024, at around 6 p.m., the local football field in Majdal Shams was still a game area. Just like every other day, children and teenagers were happily battling it out over the round ball. Like many around the world, some of them dreamt of becoming future stars like Messi and flashed a sparkling smile at the mere mention of their idol.But on this black Saturday, when the game was over, the victors couldn’t express their joy and the vanquished couldn’t voice their disappointment. At 6:18 p.m., the football field turned into a graveyard. Read also Humanitarian aid: Another victim of Israel's war in Gaza Alma, Milar, Venice, Guevara, Izeel, Yazan, Johnny, Ameer, Naji, Fajr, Hazem and Nazem, all aged between 10 and 16, were instantly killed in a rocket attack. The town of Majdal Shams — which is the most densely populated...
On July 27, 2024, at around 6 p.m., the local football field in Majdal Shams was still a game area. Just like every other day, children and teenagers were happily battling it out over the round ball. Like many around the world, some of them dreamt of becoming future stars like Messi and flashed a sparkling smile at the mere mention of their idol.But on this black Saturday, when the game was over, the victors couldn’t express their joy and the vanquished couldn’t voice their disappointment. At 6:18 p.m., the football field turned into a graveyard. Read also Humanitarian aid: Another victim of Israel's war in Gaza Alma, Milar, Venice, Guevara, Izeel, Yazan, Johnny, Ameer, Naji, Fajr, Hazem and Nazem, all aged between 10 and 16, were instantly killed in a rocket attack. The town of Majdal Shams — which is the most densely...