Taysir Ubeyd, 37, who used to live in Beit Lahya in northern Gaza but was displaced 9 times due to the attacks that started on October 7, 2023, built an underground tent in Deir al-Balah to protect his family of 10 from Israeli attacks.

“I dug 1 meter 80 centimeters deep and set up the first tent. I put the mattress and clothes in it, arranged them and we started living in it. I’m currently preparing the second tent for my children. I used primitive tools to dig the hole. If I had more opportunities, I wouldn’t have dug the soil and put the nylon and worn-out fabric that covers the tent on top. I love my family and children very much. I will do my best to save them from the hardship and pain they have witnessed,” Ubeyd said. He also stated that the underground tent is warmer than normal tents and is not affected by the wind.

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Srebrenica Genocide Victims Laid to Rest on 30th Anniversary

On Jul 11, 2025

Seven newly identified victims of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide were buried at the Potocari Memorial Cemetery in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the 30th anniversary of the massacre. The genocide, recognized by international courts, claimed over 8,300 Muslim lives during the Bosnian War.

The ceremony drew leaders and officials from across the region and Europe, including Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković, and French and NATO representatives.

Bosnian official Denis Bećirović emphasized the years of propaganda and planning that led to the genocide, while French President Emmanuel Macron warned that denialism has no place in EU-aspiring nations. NATO’s Mark Rutte called it a lasting tragedy linking the Netherlands and Bosnia.

Sirens marked the remembrance across cities, and symbolic tributes—including a silent jump from Mostar Bridge and the release of lilies—honored the victims. The newly buried include victims aged between 17 and 67.

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