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| خالد نبهان | |
| Born | December 23, 1969 |
| Died | 16 December 2024 (54 years old) Khan Younis, Palestine |
| Nationality | Palestinian |
| Occupation(s) | Influencer, Gardener |
| Known for | Being an Influencer during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war |
Khaled Nabhan (Arabic: خالد نبهان; 23 December 1969 – 16 December 2024), also known by the kunya Abu Diaa (Arabic: ابو ضياء) was a Palestinian social media personality. He is best known for appearing in a video that showed him holding his granddaughter who had passed away after an Israeli airstrike, becoming notable for his frequent usage of the phrase 'Soul of my soul' in the same video. He died on 16 December, 2024, after an Israeli airstrike on Gaza's Nuseriat camp.
Early life and education
Nabhan was born on 23 December 1969 to a Muslim Palestinian family, and had worked as a gardener prior to his death.
Online presence
Nabhan's online presence first started after he appeared in a viral video where he was seen kissing his granddaughter, Reem, after an Israeli airstrike that had caused her death. His grandson Tarek also died in the same airstrike. Nabhan's online presence continued after the music band known by the name of The Herd released a song titled ''Soul Of My Soul'', in reference to Nabhan's frequent usage of the phrase.He was interviewed by CNN after the destruction of his home due to an airstrike, and later on he created videos on social media that documented his journey throughout the war, which mainly showed him helping injured people in hospitals and giving aid to children shortly before his death.
Death
On 16 December 2024, Nabhan died due to an Israeli bombing strike.His death was condemned by the Council on American–Islamic Relations.
References
- ^ Nasar, Hala; Mohanna, Nagham (16 December 2024). "Palestinian grandfather famous for viral 'soul of the soul' video killed by Israeli air strike". The National News.
- Salman, Abeer; Ebrahim, Nadeen (16 December 2024). "Palestinian grandfather whose tribute to slain granddaughter went viral is killed by Israeli fire in Gaza". CNN.
- Vasilyeva, Nataliya (5 April 2024). "Bombed, killed by flu and shot by Hamas: the youngest victims of the Israel-Gaza war". The Telegraph.
- Ghuman, Harpreet. ""Children like flowers" The article and inspiration behind "Reem"" (PDF). CCPA.
- "'Soul of my soul': Gaza grandfather who grieved granddaughter killed in Israeli attack". Al Arabiya. 16 December 2024.
- "Symbol of Gaza's pain Khaled Nabhan dies in Israeli airstrike". Samaa TV. 18 December 2024.
- Farag, Yasmine (16 December 2024). "Gazan grandfather Khaled Nabhan , known for 'Ruh al-Ruh' phrase, killed in Israeli strike". Al-Ahram.
- Varvaris, Mary (14 June 2024). "The Herd Drop First New Song In 12 Years 'Soul Of My Soul'". The Music.
- Karadsheh, Jomana; Davey-Attlee, Florence; Salman, Abeer (29 November 2023). "'I kissed her but she wouldn't wake up.' Grandfather grieves for 3-year-old granddaughter killed as she slept in Gaza". CNN.
- Osman, Nadda (16 December 2024). "'Soul of my soul': Israeli army kills iconic Gaza grandfather Khaled Nabhan". The New Arab.
- "'Soul of my soul' Palestinian grandfather helps injured people in hospital". Middle East Monitor. 6 December 2023.
- "'Soul of my soul': Israeli shelling kills Gaza grandfather who moved world". Al-Jazeera. 16 December 2024.
- Allison, Ismail. "CAIR Condemns Israeli Regime for Killing Beloved 'Soul of My Soul' Grandfather in Gaza". CAIR.
