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.
Shaima Ali AlNaouq
Shaima Ali AlNaouq (2), was here, and not anymore. Was here along with her father. The mother was injured and died a few days later. She was an only child.
Abd Al-Karim Al-Safadi
Abd Al-Karim Al-Safadi (8 months old), was here, and not anymore.
Anas, Rashad, Muhammad, and Mariam Abu Toha
Anas, Rashad, Muhammad, and Mariam Abu Toha, were here, and not anymore. Brothers and sister.
Hala Abu Saada
Hala Abu Saada (13), was here, and not anymore. Learned the Sign language so she could volunteer with hearing impaired children. A talented Dabka dancer. She dreamed of being a journalist, detective or an astronaut.
Karim Ayesh
Karim Ayesh (2.5), was here, and not anymore.
Sajah Al-Hawajri
Sajah Al-Hawajri (13), was here, and not anymore. Was here along with all her family members. A fan of the Real Madrid football club, and Cristiano Ronaldo. She continued to follow him when he joined Al Nassr football club in Saudi Arabia.
Jouri and Khor Abu Shawish
Jouri (7) and Khor (5) Abu Shawish, were here, and not anymore. Sisters.
Bilal Hamida
Bilal Hamida, was here, and not anymore.
Beirut Abu Shamlah
Beirut Abu Shamlah (3), was here, and not anymore. Born on the day of the big explosion in Beirut, Lebanon in August 4, 2020, hence her name.
Alaa and Majd Al-Jabour
Alaa (7) and Majd (4) Al-Jabour, were here, and not anymore. Sister and brother.
Suwar and Selina Al-Rayess
Suwar and Selina Al-Rayess, were here, and not anymore. Sisters.
Asir Housa
Asir Housa (1.5), was here, and not anymore.