Loyal to Her Martyred Father: Raghad Defies the Impossible and Succeeds in the Tawjihi

The story of student Raghad Ziad al-Sawafiri (18 years old) from Gaza, who passed the high school exams (Tawjihi) with a 71.1% average despite losing her martyred father and having her home destroyed during the war. Raghad and her husband Haidar recount the challenge and mutual support, and she sends a message of hope to young people.

The story of student Raghad Ziad al-Sawafiri (18 years old) from Gaza, who passed the high school exams 'Tawjihi' with a 71.1% average despite losing her martyred father and having her home destroyed during the ongoing war. Raghad told 'Palestine' newspaper: 'This is thanks to God, then the support of my family and husband. My main ambition was to get the certificate because it was the wish of my martyred father.' She recounts the difficulties of applying amid internet and electricity outages, and notes the support of her husband Haidar al-Sawafiri (23 years old), who said: 'We agreed that her success was a shared goal.' Raghad expresses her confusion between married life and educational difficulties, and hopes to study nursing. The story embodies Palestinian resilience in the face of war and destruction.