Forcibly Involved
The children are always ours, every single one of them, all over the globe; and I am beginning to suspect that whoever is incapable of recognizing this, may be incapable of morality. — James Baldwin
Forcibly Involved is a project memorializing the names of children killed on and since October 7, 2023, on both sides of the border, without differences of nationality, and with the belief that every child has a name, a life that has been, and dreams cut short, and that we must remember this.
Lorraine Al Kaumi
Lorraine Al Kaumi (2.5), was here, and not anymore. Killed while her parents were looking for a place of refuge.
Masah Aldada
Masah Aldada (8), was here, and not anymore. Was here along with her whole family. Her mother was about to give birth to a little brother, and Masa was waiting for him.
Amal and Ayloul Salem
Amal and Ayloul Salem, were here, and not anymore. Twins. Were here along with their parents, grandfather, great grandfather, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Juwan and Bilal Saeed
Juwan and Bilal Saeed, were here, and not anymore. Sister and brother. They were displaced from Gaza City to Rafah, because it was said to be safer there. They were killed in a bombing.
Amira and Hassan Abu Awida
Amira and Hassan Abu Awida, were here, and not anymore. Brother and sister. Were here along with their parents.
Tamam Ra'id Samara
Tamam Ra'id Samara (12), was here, and not anymore.
Rimas Radi
Rimas Radi (9), was here, and not anymore.
Malak Al-Hitu
Malak Al-Hitu (11), was here, and not anymore. Night bombing.
Hamza Al-Sawalha
Hamza Al-Sawalha (15), was here, and not anymore.
Karim and Anna Al-Dura
Karim and Anna Al-Dura, were here, and not anymore. Were here along with their mother Hanadi. Their father Muhammad and brother Anas were also killed a year later, on December 18, 2024.
Yamen and Kanan Al-Qatraawi
Yamen (8) and Kanan (6) Al-Qatraawi, were here, and not anymore. Brothers. The bodies of both remained buried under the rubble.
Omar and Muhammad Youssef Abdullah
Omar (9) and Muhammad (7) Youssef Abdullah, were here, and not anymore.