Rajab Al-Reefi is now the only member left of the Gaza Skate Team, a group that once filled the streets and empty lots of Gaza with laughter, skateboards, and hope.
In a recent post, the team shared two images that captured the difference between those moments of joy and the current reality. The photos tell a story of life before the war and the aftermath that has left Rajab standing alone.
In his own words, Rajab explains that everyone else has had to leave their homes to find safety. He faces a world where danger is constant and death seems to be everywhere.
Despite this, he refuses to give up. He continues to care for the children who loved skating and plans to rebuild what has been lost.
Skating was never just about tricks or competitions for the Gaza Skate Team founder. It was a way to bring people together, to create small pockets of happiness in a city that has endured too much.
Now, alone on the streets, he carries the memory of his friends and the responsibility of keeping that community alive.
The post ends with a call to action.
Rajab wants the world to know what is happening in Gaza and urges people to step up to stop the suffering.
Even in the midst of loss, he remains committed to the children and the spirit of the skate team. His resolve shows that even in the hardest times, hope and care for others can survive.
Gaza Skate Team Posted:
"The difference between the two pictures
is moments of joy and hope.But unfortunately, I remained alone, and everyone else left their places, forced to search for a safe place—yet sadly, death is everywhere, at every moment.
Everyone must act to stop what is happening to us.
And we have not surrendered; we will continue to support the children, and we will restore everything we have lost."