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Mountaineer carries Gaza children’s messages to Everest summit
April 28, 2026
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Palestinian-Jordanian mountaineer Mostafa Salameh is climbing Mount Everest carrying handwritten letters and drawings from children in Gaza, aiming to raise global awareness and $10m for medical aid. Speaking to Al Jazeera from Everest Base Camp, he said a recent visit to Rafah inspired the mission, describing the children’s stories as “heartbreaking” yet full of dignity.
Salameh — among only 20 people to complete the Explorers Grand Slam — said the children’s dreams are simple, including access to food, safety and education. He highlighted individual stories, including a child aspiring to be a doctor amid the loss of medics, and another hoping to become a journalist. He is carrying their messages on a kite to the summit, saying it is physically light but emotionally heavy. Salameh also spoke of his own wish to visit Palestine, saying he has never been able to access his ancestral land. He said his message from the summit will be one of hope: that Palestine will one day be free. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Gaza #MountEverest #RisingDreams #FromGazaToEverest #FreePalestine #GazaChildren #MostafaSalameh #GazaToEverestMission #StandWithGaza #PalestineWillBeFree #GazaWar #SaveGaza #AidForGaza #ClimbForGaza
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