Rob Schmitz
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I'm reminded here that when you found Nimer last year in that refugee tent in Rafah, he hadn't seen his parents since he was shot and nearly killed. Tell me about how he was able to be reunited with them.
I'm reminded here that when you found Nimer last year in that refugee tent in Rafah, he hadn't seen his parents since he was shot and nearly killed. Tell me about how he was able to be reunited with them.
I'm reminded here that when you found Nimer last year in that refugee tent in Rafah, he hadn't seen his parents since he was shot and nearly killed. Tell me about how he was able to be reunited with them.
So, Anas, let's go to your interview with Nimmer about the moment he was reunited with his family. And Nimr is saying here that the joy he felt when he saw his mother, father, and family again was beyond words. He says everyone was crying, and he hugged his mother tightly, not letting go. His entire extended family was there, too. Here's where Nimr's story takes a bit of a turn.
So, Anas, let's go to your interview with Nimmer about the moment he was reunited with his family. And Nimr is saying here that the joy he felt when he saw his mother, father, and family again was beyond words. He says everyone was crying, and he hugged his mother tightly, not letting go. His entire extended family was there, too. Here's where Nimr's story takes a bit of a turn.
So, Anas, let's go to your interview with Nimmer about the moment he was reunited with his family. And Nimr is saying here that the joy he felt when he saw his mother, father, and family again was beyond words. He says everyone was crying, and he hugged his mother tightly, not letting go. His entire extended family was there, too. Here's where Nimr's story takes a bit of a turn.
Anas, you've learned that Nimr's parents have since divorced. Tell me about that.
Anas, you've learned that Nimr's parents have since divorced. Tell me about that.
Anas, you've learned that Nimr's parents have since divorced. Tell me about that.
So what you're saying here is that his family was saying, look, we were targeted because never you spoke to the media, including our outlet, NPR. And that was their belief of what happened, that they were targeted for this. Is that is that what you're saying?
So what you're saying here is that his family was saying, look, we were targeted because never you spoke to the media, including our outlet, NPR. And that was their belief of what happened, that they were targeted for this. Is that is that what you're saying?
So what you're saying here is that his family was saying, look, we were targeted because never you spoke to the media, including our outlet, NPR. And that was their belief of what happened, that they were targeted for this. Is that is that what you're saying?
Wow. Honest, we should mention here, the human rights organization Mazan confirmed the details of this attack on the residents of the Nimr family. In a text to NPR, the Israel Defense Forces wrote, quote, the IDF follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm.
Wow. Honest, we should mention here, the human rights organization Mazan confirmed the details of this attack on the residents of the Nimr family. In a text to NPR, the Israel Defense Forces wrote, quote, the IDF follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm.
Wow. Honest, we should mention here, the human rights organization Mazan confirmed the details of this attack on the residents of the Nimr family. In a text to NPR, the Israel Defense Forces wrote, quote, the IDF follows international law and takes feasible precautions to mitigate civilian harm.
Honest, I think this illuminates at least the perception among people in Gaza, whether true or not, that media coverage can endanger the lives of citizens and it can lead to stress for families after family members speak to journalists, as we've seen in Nimra's case.
Honest, I think this illuminates at least the perception among people in Gaza, whether true or not, that media coverage can endanger the lives of citizens and it can lead to stress for families after family members speak to journalists, as we've seen in Nimra's case.
Honest, I think this illuminates at least the perception among people in Gaza, whether true or not, that media coverage can endanger the lives of citizens and it can lead to stress for families after family members speak to journalists, as we've seen in Nimra's case.
Anas, were people hurt or killed in that attack on the Nima residents?
Anas, were people hurt or killed in that attack on the Nima residents?