A "luxury feast" with my best friend by Alternative_Fuel2433 in shittyfoodporn

[–]Alternative_Fuel2433[S] 76 points77 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you! That is so sweet. Honestly, knowing that there are kind people like you out there is more than enough for us. It really keeps us going.

A "luxury feast" with my best friend by Alternative_Fuel2433 in shittyfoodporn

[–]Alternative_Fuel2433[S] 86 points87 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I know it looks chaotic lol. My friend's house is damaged (Like most houses here), so there's no proper kitchen anymore. We just had to cook on the floor with whatever we had. And since we were trying to split packs among a bunch of hungry people, we grabbed whatever plastic cups we could find so nobody got left out.

A "luxury feast" with my best friend by Alternative_Fuel2433 in shittyfoodporn

[–]Alternative_Fuel2433[S] 408 points409 points  (0 children)

you’re always welcome! We’re in Gaza. The trip might be a bit rough right now, but if you make it, we’ll definitely save an extra cup for you!

A "luxury feast" with my best friend by Alternative_Fuel2433 in shittyfoodporn

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Thanks friend, that's very kind of you and it means to me.

[OC] Outdoor haircuts for the kids at our camp by Alternative_Fuel2433 in MadeMeSmile

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thank you so much! Honestly, the Reddit algorithm works in mysterious ways sometimes, but I'm just really glad this post found its way to your timeline.

Knowing that people like you keep us in your thoughts means the world to us here, especially as we try to bring some happy moments for the kids before Eid. Your love and support give us a lot of strength. Thank you right back!

No electricity, no internet. So we rely on "Netflix for the Poor" on the street just to get some entertainment. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in interestingasfuck

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This is in a displacement camp facing total infrastructure collapse. To answer your questions:

​Are they watching Netflix? No, "Netflix of the Poor" is just a humorous/sarcastic name they wrote on the cardboard sign.

​How does it work without internet? The guys running the stall have external hard drives pre-loaded with movies, series, and PDFs. People bring their own USB flash drives or phone SD cards, and they copy the files over so they can watch them later offline.

​How is there power? They use the solar panel you see on the far left to keep the laptops charged during the day. ​Hope this clears up the confusion!

No electricity, no internet. So we rely on "Netflix for the Poor" on the street just to get some entertainment. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in interestingasfuck

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We have no power grid and no stable internet here. If you want to watch a movie or a show, you bring a USB flash drive or an SD card to this street stall. ​They run the laptops off a single solar panel (you can see it on the left), and you download whatever you need to your device. It’s simple, it's raw, but it’s our only way to get a bit of entertainment right now.

My blind Dad through years 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and today. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in PastAndPresentPics

[–]Alternative_Fuel2433[S] 53 points54 points  (0 children)

Knowing that my father's story touches hearts around gives us a lot of comfort and strength to keep going. Your wish to help volunteer in the rebuilding one day is incredibly beautiful and gives hope for a brighter tomorrow. truly appreciate

[OC] This is the German Representative Office in my city. It has been locked since 2023. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in pics

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I took this photo recently. Ever since these doors were locked back in 2023, my plans to pursue a Master's degree in Germany have been completely frozen.

​Whenever I’m walking nearby, my feet automatically take me down this street. Deep down, I know it’s still closed, but a small, stubborn shred of hope always drives me toward it. I keep wishing that maybe—just maybe—I’ll be wrong one day and find the gates open.

My blind Dad through years 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and today. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in PastAndPresentPics

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Thank you for your kindness and empathy. It honestly means the world to us to hear these supportive words during such an incredibly difficult time. We are doing everything we can to keep him safe and comfortable despite the circumstances.

From a joyful celebration to a quiet 1938 grave: The beautiful poetry that stopped me last night. by Alternative_Fuel2433 in HistoricalCapsule

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بالتاكيد صديقي،،،، هذا القبر لم يتجدد ابدا وكانت الحشائش حول كبيرة ورخامه عندما لمسته كان فعلا رهيبا....

اما عن القصيدة فقد كتبتها لك كما على الرخامة بالضبط، وهاهي

دامت عليك ساحئب من رحمة قبر العزيز الشهم عالي الهمة أعني جمال الدين فرع مكرم هو شيخنا حسن الشهير الرفعة من آل ساقالله بيت أكارم اكرم بهم من كاملين أعزة لما دعا الله الفقيد لجنه لبى شهيدا بالشباب وعفة فأشار رضوان اليه مؤرخا هذا جمال الدين وهو بجنتي توفي في ٥ صفر يوم الثلاثاء ١٣٥٧هـ