His pregnant wife was murdered in front of him on Oct. 7. Three years later, he still

Key Points:

• On October 7, 2023, Hamid Abu Arar's pregnant wife Fatma was killed by Hamas terrorists during an attack, while Hamid and their six-month-old son Elias were wounded; Hamid hid with Elias for hours amid the assault and later warned Israeli soldiers of an ambush.
• Fatma’s death left Hamid to raise their nine children alone, many of whom struggle with trauma and grief, including Elias who exhibits signs of psychological distress related to the loss of his mother.
• Hamid, originally from Gaza and a Muslim, strongly condemns Hamas’s actions as un-Islamic and distinguishes between the terrorist group and other Gazans who oppose them.
• Since the attack, Hamid has dedicated himself to caring for his children and fulfilling Fatma’s dream of education for them, while coping with his own physical and emotional pain through medication and frequent visits to the site of the attack.
• Despite encouragement from family to move on and remarry, Hamid remains deeply attached to the memory of Fatma and finds his sole source of hope and happiness in raising their children and honoring her legacy.