Key Facts
• October 7, 2023: Hind and Malik planned wedding preparations; bombing disrupted plans.
• Malik, a paramedic, prioritized saving lives over his wedding during the conflict.
• Hind and Malik were separated due to war, relying on occasional phone calls for comfort.
• Malik sustained severe injuries from shrapnel while aiding civilians but continued working.
• March 16, 2024: Malik was captured by Israeli forces during an attack on Shifa Hospital.
• Hind discovered Malik’s ID among reports of abducted Palestinians, confirming his capture.
• Hind remains hopeful despite Malik’s uncertain fate, holding onto their shared love.
• Hind’s cousin was killed in the bombing; she has been displaced over ten times.
• The couple’s story is part of a larger anthology documenting Gaza’s youth experiences.
• The book, “We Are Not Numbers,” highlights 10 years of Gaza’s youth narratives.
Summary
Hind and Malik, a young couple from Gaza, dreamed of marriage amidst the ongoing conflict. Their plans were disrupted on October 7, 2023, when a bombing killed Hind’s cousin. Malik, a paramedic, chose to save lives over his wedding, while Hind sought refuge with her family. Despite being separated, their bond deepened through sporadic phone calls. Malik sustained life-threatening injuries while aiding civilians but continued his work. On March 16, 2024, he was captured by Israeli forces during an attack on Shifa Hospital. Hind discovered his capture through media reports but remains hopeful for his return. Their story, a testament to love and resilience, is featured in “We Are Not Numbers,” an anthology documenting Gaza’s youth over a decade. Hind, displaced multiple times, continues to endure the hardships of war, holding onto hope and love as her guiding light.
