In July 2025, Palestinian Hamed Ashour, a displaced man from Gaza, shared the story of a stray German Shepherd he had found in bad condition. He took the dog into his tent, cared for him, and fed him.
His story went viral, was translated into multiple languages, and received over 5 million views. Eventually, an organization in Dublin contacted Hamed, asking for information about the dog and how they could evacuate him from Gaza.
Hamed responded on social media:
🔴They wanted a better life, a cleaner place, and a wider sky for the dog.
No one mentioned me, who was living in a tent unfit even for a dog.🔴