Rob Schmitz
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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?
Anas, were people hurt or killed in that attack on the Nima residents?
Wow. You know, there are many lessons that we can all learn from Nimer's story. You asked Nimer what lessons about life he's learned from the past year of trying to survive in Gaza, and here's what he said. I learned, said Nimr, that extreme hunger makes people do things they never thought they would ever do. Nimr says he, for example, ran to a very dangerous place just to find food.
Wow. You know, there are many lessons that we can all learn from Nimer's story. You asked Nimer what lessons about life he's learned from the past year of trying to survive in Gaza, and here's what he said. I learned, said Nimr, that extreme hunger makes people do things they never thought they would ever do. Nimr says he, for example, ran to a very dangerous place just to find food.
Wow. You know, there are many lessons that we can all learn from Nimer's story. You asked Nimer what lessons about life he's learned from the past year of trying to survive in Gaza, and here's what he said. I learned, said Nimr, that extreme hunger makes people do things they never thought they would ever do. Nimr says he, for example, ran to a very dangerous place just to find food.
He says another lesson he's learned is that even if they shoot at us, whether we're young or old, we should never give up. Anas, you also asked Nimr about his future, his dreams, and if he sees a future for Gaza. And his answer was darker.
He says another lesson he's learned is that even if they shoot at us, whether we're young or old, we should never give up. Anas, you also asked Nimr about his future, his dreams, and if he sees a future for Gaza. And his answer was darker.
He says another lesson he's learned is that even if they shoot at us, whether we're young or old, we should never give up. Anas, you also asked Nimr about his future, his dreams, and if he sees a future for Gaza. And his answer was darker.
Gaza will never have a future. He goes on to say that he has dreams just like everyone else, but that the Israeli military has destroyed all of their dreams. He says nobody in his family has been untouched by this war. Anas, I think it's worth reminding our listeners that we are listening to the words of a 12-year-old child. What's going to happen to children like Nimer in the future?
Gaza will never have a future. He goes on to say that he has dreams just like everyone else, but that the Israeli military has destroyed all of their dreams. He says nobody in his family has been untouched by this war. Anas, I think it's worth reminding our listeners that we are listening to the words of a 12-year-old child. What's going to happen to children like Nimer in the future?
Gaza will never have a future. He goes on to say that he has dreams just like everyone else, but that the Israeli military has destroyed all of their dreams. He says nobody in his family has been untouched by this war. Anas, I think it's worth reminding our listeners that we are listening to the words of a 12-year-old child. What's going to happen to children like Nimer in the future?
The last thing I wanted to ask you on is, you know, because Nimr is still a child, I wanted you to ask him about his thoughts on school. You know, Nimr has not been to school since October of 2023. Here's what he told you. And he's saying here, I miss school so much. I miss my friends. I miss learning. I miss writing. I just want to see my friends again and to play with them again.