Dorgham Qareqa: Another Palestinian artist killed by Israel

Dorgham Qareqa, 28, was a big fan of Van Gogh. He shared the same passion for art and life struggles that the Dutch master experienced, said fellow artist and close friend, Mohammed al-Haj. This earned him the title of "Van Gogh's grandson", said al-Haj.

But an Israeli attack on 4 March killed the Palestinian artist along with his wife, siblings and 13 members of his extended family.

His death is the latest to target members of Gaza's arts community, many of whom have been killed since Israel's devastating war on Gaza began in October 2023.

Qareqa was a multi-talented artist skilled in handicrafts, visual arts, applied arts, blacksmithing and painting.

He had a talent for using art to beautify reality and alleviate people's suffering under the blockade of the Gaza Strip, al-Haj said.

"He had always envisioned a long life dedicated to his art, a life where he could continue to create, inspire, and share his passion for beauty and resistance," he added.

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