Haim Shadmi: Raleb was murdered. Also Raleb
Haim Shadmi writes a personal eulogy for Raleb, a resident of Halisa who was murdered beneath his home, at the same spot where his brother Ibrahim was murdered five years ago. Shadmi describes Raleb's struggle to break free from crime and his dream of becoming a photographer, while criticizing the authorities' neglect.
Haim Shadmi, a journalist and filmmaker, writes a personal and painful eulogy for Raleb, a resident of the Halisa neighborhood in Haifa, who was murdered beneath his home. Shadmi recounts their five-year acquaintance and the immediate connection between them. He describes Raleb as a person who sought to break free from his criminal past but was ensnared by crime due to the harsh circumstances of his life. Shadmi tells of Raleb's brother, Ibrahim, who was also murdered at the same spot five years ago, by 17 bullets, while the police were tracking the assassins in real time. Raleb dreamed of becoming a photographer, and Shadmi even found him a framework for studying photography, but Raleb did not dare to realize his dream. The article criticizes the indifference and neglect of the authorities toward the Halisa neighborhood and describes a reality where people have no opportunity to dream. Shadmi concludes with a call for unity and hope, noting that Halisa is Israel. The article is a personal and touching narrative, based on the writer's memories and feelings, and does not include factual details about the circumstances of the recent murder or its investigation.