Palestinian Blogger Medo Halimy Killed in Airstrike

Mohammad 'Medo' Halimy, a 19-year-old Palestinian social media influencer known for documenting life in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Monday while visiting a tent internet cafe with his friend Talal Murad. Just moments before the explosion, Halimy posted a selfie captioned 'Finally Reunited.' The blast, which targeted a nearby vehicle, resulted in Halimy suffering fatal injuries, while his friend sustained shrapnel wounds. Halimy had amassed over 250,000 followers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, where he shared glimpses of daily life amid conflict, highlighting resilience and hope. His death has prompted widespread grief on social media, with tributes pouring in from around the world. The Israeli military, while stating it was unaware of the strike that killed him, continues to conduct operations in Gaza amidst a humanitarian crisis that has seen over 40,000 Palestinian deaths.