Israeli shelling kills young artist in her home in Gaza

22 year-old Palestinian artist and painter, Dunyana Al-Amour, did not expect the studio that was her safe space to become her dying place. Israeli army during its recent attack on Gaza, targetedAl-Amour family home, located near the border area with Israel. Dunyana’s entire family was inside the house when the shell landed right in her studio, destroying it completely and injuring Dunyana severely. Her family members were unable to reach her, as they were under heavy fire from Israeli army after the shelling. A family member of Dunyana’s told A24 that they survived thanks to divine intervention, as their rooms were far from where the shells landed; Dunyana’s mother and sister were preparing bread in an adjacent room while her younger siblings were watching TV in another room. Another family member told A24 that Dunyana’s dream was to continue her studies in art, and show the world her paintings that expressed many artistic topics and depicted her daily life in Palestine. He said she loved painting and art; she attached a phrase to every piece she made to convey its meaning. He said that Dunyana was an artist, she did not hold weapons; she did not commit any act for which she should be punished, she just wanted to express herself through her art.