Ismail Mohamed Sobhi Baker

Ismail Mohamed Sobhi Baker

Date of birth 14 Sep 2004
Date of death 16 Jul 2014

Location Gaza

9-year-old Ismail from Al Shate’e refugee camp in Gaza City was killed while he was playing football with a group of children from the Baker family on Gaza’s beach. They were targeted by Israeli forces in three consequtive attacks. Four of the kids were immediately killed, including Ismail. One was seriously injured.

Ismail left school at a young age to support his family financially. He sold tea and coffee. His brothers were unwell and their house was in poor condition.  

“I heard the sound of a nearby explosion, I went to the hospital, and found out that my son was killed. I was completely devistated” his mother said.