Ahmed Sa'id Al Hashash (63), his wife and five sons were killed by Israeli drone missiles, which were launched at them on the street as they attempted to flee their home on 29 July 2014.
25-06-2015
Ahmed Sa'id Al Hashash (63), his wife and five sons were killed by Israeli drone missiles, which were launched at them on the street as they attempted to flee their home on 29 July 2014.
Ahmed and his four-year old daughter, Minna, who also survived the attack, on the road where the attack took place.
Photos of the members of Al Hashash family who were killed: first row, his wife Hanaa' (47); second row from left to right, his sons Ibrahim (15), Bilal (24), and Mohammed (19); third row, Mas'oud (19) and Sai'd (20). Another member from the extended family was also killed: Mohammed Mousa Al Hashash (20).
Photo of Ibrahim (15).
The first missile killed Mas'oud who went outside to see what was happening. Then the family, fearing direct attacks on their home, fled to the road. The sons were carrying Hanaa', who was disabled, when the second missile hit them.
“After the attack, I was injured and wanted to call an ambulance but could not. I was like frozen”, recalls Ahmed.
“Of course, we are still suffering. Life is not like before. For the children, if they hear any loud sounds they think it's an explosion”, says Ahmed.
Ibrahim's bag. He was excellent at drawing.
Mohammed was the best student in the school.
The cupboard is still full of the sons' clothes. Bilal was following a training to become a lawyer, and held a master degree, while Sa'id had graduated in electrical engineering. Mas'oud was still in college.
“Israeli drones are supplied with cameras and they know people in this house are civilians and that some are disabled......We believe in justice. We know that if any other country would commit such crimes, it will be brought to justice. But, Israel acts as a state above the law. We hope that one day Israel will be brought to justice to be held accountable”, says Ahmed
A general view of the home of Ahmed Sa’id Al Hashash.
At approximately 6:00 am on Tuesday 29 July 2014 a missile fired from an Israeli drone targeted the house of Ahmed Sa’id Al Hashash that is located in the Al Hashash neighbourhood, north of Rafah City. The family members left their home afraid of a bigger Israeli attack against the house. They were carrying their disabled mother and walking in the street when an Israeli warplane attacked them. Some people tried to rescue them, but an Israeli drone fired a third missile on them. As a result, 7 people were killed. Al Mezan identified them as follows: