Remembering Mariam Abu Daqqa, my strong, beautiful friend killed by Israel | Israel-Palestine conflict

I want to remember Mariam.

I want to remember the beautiful smile that brightened her face. I want to remember the courageous journalist she was, the strong woman, the person who was a friend to everyone.

I want to remember her striving to capture all the moments – the moments of grief, of pain, sorrow, laughter and love in Gaza.

I want to remember her as the loving mother to her son, Ghaith. I want to remember her as the sister who brought happiness to her home, the daughter who was so close…