Gaza Herald – Amid the widespread destruction in the northern Gaza Strip, where survival dominates daily life, 21-year-old Abdullah Al-Zamili has created a small refuge for animals often forgotten in times of war. On the rooftop of his partially destroyed home, he built a modest shelter to care for injured and stray cats affected by the ongoing genocide.
Al-Zamili says his connection to animals began during his displacement nearly two years ago. After returning to the devastated Al-Karama neighborhood, he transformed a small space into a makeshift shelter resembling a displacement tent, where he provides food and basic care to cats using only limited personal resources.
Despite severe shortages of food and medical supplies, he continues to treat injured animals, at times sharing his own meals with them during periods of extreme scarcity. He believes that every life deserves care, even under the harshest humanitarian conditions.
He also notes that animals in Gaza have suffered greatly from bombardment, destruction, and hunger. The shelter’s proximity to what is known as the “yellow line” increases the risks, yet he remains determined to continue his efforts. Al-Zamili hopes that organizations concerned with animal welfare will support his initiative and help transform it into a safer haven for cats during times of crisis.
