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RAMALLAH, WEST BANK - MAY 15: A wounded Palestinian is treated in an ambulance during clashes outside of Ofer Prison on May 15, 2012 near the West Bank city of Ramallah. Palestinians mark 'Nakba' or 'catastrophe' day on May 15, to remember the thousands of Palestinians who were expelled from their homes.
Zayed Kamal Abu Wadi
- Martyrdom: Assassination
- Gaza city
- 2008-05-20
Childhood:
Abu Wad family emigrated from its village to the south of the OPT, to Gaza city in the middle of Gaza Strip. The return to the homeland stayed with Zayed Abu Wadi till he martyred & he delivered the dream to his comrades.
The dream was most vivid in the mind and heart of Zayed, who was born in May 2nd, 1982. From his youth, Zayed asked many questions about his homeland. He was captivated by the details of life in his homeland, and kept close to his family who told him of the former days of freedom.
Zayed’s father taught his son well and he was known for his calm and good manners, which covered a raging desire to return to his homeland. The shy, handsome boy was nonetheless strong. He trained in the martial arts of self-defense and played other sports and his companion was the book.
He finished his study in his camp schools; he didn’t manage to continue his study according to his family circumstances. Zayed was active in many of Hamas branches.
He joined to the Muslim Brotherhood & participated in the public events and funerals of martyrs, he also participated in sports activities in the mosque, he also know Sheikh Zayed Yassin, he was his teacher in the preparatory school.
Al Qassam Brigades:
Al Qassam leadership saw his behavior & commitment in the virtue, so they accept his request of being a member in Al Qassam Brigades, so he became a member in Gaza city in 2004.
He begins Began his way on many works that Al Qassam Brigades proud of him like:
- He participated in protecting the camp from the Zionist forces, which tried to invade it.
- He participated with his friends in ambushing the Zionist forces.
- He participated in guarding his camp from the Zionist Special Forces.
Martyrdom:
On May 20th, 2008, the Zionist forces tried to enter Az-Zaytoun neighborhood, he went to protect his own people, and the Zionist drones fired two missiles at him.
The Brigades said in its statement "The mujahed was martyred after many years of hard work and sacrifice in defending his home from the Zionist occupation.
"Al Qassam Brigades mourn the death of the Mujahedeen, reaffirms the commitment and determination to continue the resistance against the belligerent occupation forces," the Brigades said.
