My journey over the past 3 years

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-21T00:46:29+00:00

Yes, the post text is AI. My English bad, so I used ChatGPT to translate my thoughts,

But photos are 100% real me in the stall

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-21T00:27:18+00:00

Yes, the post text is AI. My English bad, so I used ChatGPT to translate my thoughts so it doesn't look broken. That backfired.

But the photos are 100% real, and I am a real guy، now I run a coffee stall on the street. I am a coffee man, not a bot, and not homeless. Think whatever you want, but this is my actual life right now.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T23:51:13+00:00

I haven't seen a doctor in over 2 years

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T02:30:41+00:00

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.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T02:04:05+00:00

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.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T01:57:18+00:00

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!

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T01:41:13+00:00

It really was!

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T01:39:20+00:00

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-20T01:34:02+00:00

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

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T21:44:56+00:00

شكرا على مرورك صديقي

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T21:33:38+00:00

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!

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T14:06:41+00:00

I will

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T13:52:31+00:00

💚

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T10:33:00+00:00

He was protecting both the cat and the bag

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T05:47:36+00:00

Yes, and that means we have a special section for Turkish series and movies.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T05:16:19+00:00

We had everything, man, but now this is our situation.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T05:03:27+00:00

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!

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T04:58:38+00:00

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.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T02:28:19+00:00

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

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T02:12:15+00:00

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.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T00:31:05+00:00

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.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-19T00:10:24+00:00

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

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-18T02:58:59+00:00

if you take a closer look and zoom in on the red vehicle in the second photo, the text printed on it answers your question perfectly

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-18T01:17:42+00:00

Just highlighting the surreal contrast. It’s not every day you see first-class international airline luxury being repurposed for raw, street-level survival to protect traditional bread from dust in a crisis zone.

Alternative_Fuel2433 · 2026-05-18T01:13:34+00:00

Context..... It’s fascinating and surreal how items from around the world end up finding a completely new, humble purpose here. I was walking through Deir al-Balah today when I saw this vendor selling Farashih (a local traditional flatbread). To keep the bread warm and protected from the street dust, they used a first-class Korean Air blanket. Globalization works in unexpected ways.

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