In a heartbreaking incident, 42-year-old Bilal Saleh was tragically killed by an Israeli settler in the olive grove he had inherited from his father. Bilal was deeply passionate about farming, dedicating his days to cultivating the olive trees that symbolized his family's legacy. His dedication to the land was a testament to his love for his heritage and his community.
Bilal’s widow, Ikhlas Hamid Saleh, shared her memories of her late husband, saying, \"Bilal loved farming … He worked in the fields every day and planted all these olive trees. And that's where he was killed. It was far from any Israeli settlement.\" Her words paint a vivid picture of a man who found joy and purpose in his work, only to have his life cut short in a place that was meant to be his sanctuary.
Looking to the future, Ikhlas holds onto simple yet profound hopes: \"That we can live in safety like people in other countries … No longer prevented from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque … No longer prevented from traveling in our own country. I hope we can achieve peace and stability soon.\" Her aspirations reflect a universal desire for peace and security, echoing the sentiments of many who long for an end to the cycle of violence and fear.
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