Tour de Force /turdəˈfɔrs/

“Oh God, I didn’t recognize her. Oh God, Mom, no, I didn’t recognize you. Oh God, Mom, my beloved. My God, I can’t bear this. My father, my brothers, and now you—by God, I can’t bear it. I swear I can’t bear this. Am I never going to see you again?!” 💔These were the words of Palestine Red Crescent volunteer medic Abdulaziz Al-Bardini as he broke down in tears upon discovering that his mother was among the victims of the attack on Al-Maghazi camp in Deir al-Balah, central #Gaza. While Abdulaziz was focused on stopping the bleeding of a critically injured child inside the ambulance, his colleague was tending to a woman wrapped in a white blanket. When they reached the hospital and transferred her to the intensive care unit, the doctors informed them that she had passed away. Abdulaziz lifted the cover from her face, only to be shocked to find it was his #mother. ⭕️The pain and heartbreak endured by our EMTs and volunteers are beyond words. Despite losing loved ones and family members, they remain steadfast in their commitment to #humanitarian duty.