After Israeli attack, Gaza child clings to life through playing ney music. The Ayyaş family fled escalating violence following the Israeli military’s evacuation order.
A week later, Israeli drones launched attacks, bringing terror to their neighborhood.
During breakfast, Ayyaş’s mother was fatally shot and later died in hospital. Fourteen-year-old Ayyaş felt his world collapse when his mother passed away.
He found solace learning the ney, inspired by his grandfather’s homemade instrument. Now, when sad, Ayyaş plays the ney, remembering his mother and healing.