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Man Climbs Up Hospital Wall And Watches Over His Mom From Outside The Hospital Day And Night Until She Dies Due To Coronavirus
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Man Climbs Up Hospital Wall And Watches Over His Mom From Outside The Hospital Day And Night Until She Dies Due To Coronavirus

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In Palestine, where there are 9,587 confirmed coronavirus cases to this day, a young man named Jihad Al-Suwaiti refused to part with his infected mother.

After his elderly mom was admitted to the hospital for testing positive with the virus, he was not allowed to visit due to safety reasons. But 30-year-old Jihad from Hebron would climb the pipeline and sit outside the hospital window every day to make sure his mother was well and safe.

A hospital official commented: “He spent most of his day there, observing his mother’s condition from outside the window, before coming down when he was convinced that his mother was fast asleep.” Until, last Thursday, his mother Rasma Salama passed away.

The heartbreaking image of the young man watching over his mom fighting the virus was shared by Mohamad Safa and has since spread on social media, touching people around the globe.

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Jihad did not give up hope when his mom fell ill with Covid-19 and spent every day by the hospital window watching her fighting the virus

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Jihad’s brother Abang Jihad, Rasmi told the media that his brother remained stubborn and despite being banned from entering the hospital due to security reasons, he wouldn’t part with his mother.

“The mother had leukemia and was diagnosed with COVID-19 a few weeks ago,” Abang added.

Mohamad Safa has also made a tribute illustration to Jihad and his deceased mother

Image credits: mhdksafa

Being the youngest child of the family, Jihad was very close to his mother. When he found out that his mom had passed away, he felt angry and in disbelief. “But now he seems to be able to accept the statement,” his brother assured.

Many felt deeply touched by this heartbreaking story

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talanetaylor avatar
Tee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My condolences Jihad. She knew you were there the whole time. Aww man this hurts.

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GeneralZod
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a pure example of devotion. I hope he is able to heal with her passing. While I am sure his mother cringed at the thought of him climbing and risking himself to see her, she also knew how much he loved her until the end

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Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sincerest sympathies on the passing of your beloved mother, Jihad. You are a good son.

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kathryn stretton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every day we see the numbers. Not just numbers. Real people, real grief. Every last one.

rl_2 avatar
R L
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She was so blessed to have such a wonderful and caring son. My condolences Jihad.

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ERIN W.
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I AM SO INCREDIBLY SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER! You are an AWESOME son and one I bet A LOT of mothers would be proud to call you their's. This was such a sweet story and one that touched heartso much! I truely wish you the VERY BEST and know that your Mother loved you so much!

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Amber Sanders Amlie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As the mother of a very sweet boy, that I can imagine doing this for me, I am a puddle. Love makes the world go ‘round.

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Lasagne I
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. This guy is something special and I love his determination

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BusLady
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. I'm sure that he is relieved that she is no longer suffering. My brother passed away in May due to heart failure. His family was not allowed to visit with him in his last days. I get especially sad knowing that his grandchildren were too young to understand.

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RitaGG
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How heartbreaking for him. What a story though, to be loved that much. Nothing else matters in life.

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beja flor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jihad you have such a big heart and devotion. Sorry for your loss and all the best for you!

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son would do the same thing if he were able. The bond with our children is unbreakable. My sincerest condolences on the loss of his Mother.

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Ivana
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my first thoughts when COVID started to really spread was that I was grateful that my dad died a few months earlier because I couldn't have imagined not being able to hold him one last time and hold his hand.

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Steve Cruz
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suffering and loss from this pandemic unites victims around the world.

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Sebastian Melmoth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom just passed away last month, so this really had me crying. I love the love that this man has for him mom...I wish the best for him going forward

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Ronnie Beaton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't matter how old you are, your mother will always be your mother, and you will always be her baby. My own dear mother was 90 last birthday, and recently my older brother and I reluctantly made the decision to get her a place in a care home. Due to the current restrictions, we've only been able to visit once - and that was a socially distanced "through a window" visit. I miss her every day.

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Linda HS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is heartbreaking. People will do anything for the loved ones anywhere in this world, but in the US ‘I have the right to have a haircut’...This is heartbreaking. Condolences Jihad.

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Ray Martin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is truly heartbreaking, and shows the true cost of this awful disease.

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SaraFromHell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am very sorry to hear this. I've been praying for him. I'll continue. May she rip. She raised a great man.

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Faith Nicole
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such an amazing son. Bless you and your family. May she forever rest in peace and watch over you, as you did for her ♡

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Wim Cossement
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One would wonder why people Palestinians get named Holy war in an occupied West bank by Israel...

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Sebastian Melmoth
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it means “struggle” basically...although it ,sadly, now has a somewhat negative connotation due to extremists. It does not mean war against all non-Muslims as the media would have you believe

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Izuna Kazuki
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3 years ago

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MrTreeFrog
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how sad. i know how it feels like , losing an loved one, because both my birds flew away a few months ago

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alwaysMispelled
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Jihad is a super unfortunate name. I'm curious why he was deemed "a security threat" and was banned from the hospital, as they were surely already closed to visitors because of Covid. It is sweet that he climbed up to watch over his mom, though. Also, this happened in Israel, in the Palestinian city of Hebron, in the West Bank, not in Palestine, which isn't a country, though the EU calls the area a "Palestinian territory". Hebron is the 2nd holiest city to Jews (after Jerusalem, Israel) and is one of six cities that have been, at times, labeled the 4th holiest city to Muslims (after 1st Mecca, Saudi Arabia; 2nd Medina, Saudi Arabia; 3rd Jerusalem, Israel).

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Al Jones
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Jihad is an Arabic word which literally means striving or struggling, especially with a praiseworthy aim". I don't think he or his mother care about your approval, to be honest.

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Tee
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My condolences Jihad. She knew you were there the whole time. Aww man this hurts.

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GeneralZod
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a pure example of devotion. I hope he is able to heal with her passing. While I am sure his mother cringed at the thought of him climbing and risking himself to see her, she also knew how much he loved her until the end

lsoo avatar
Raine Soo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My sincerest sympathies on the passing of your beloved mother, Jihad. You are a good son.

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kathryn stretton
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every day we see the numbers. Not just numbers. Real people, real grief. Every last one.

rl_2 avatar
R L
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She was so blessed to have such a wonderful and caring son. My condolences Jihad.

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ERIN W.
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I AM SO INCREDIBLY SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER! You are an AWESOME son and one I bet A LOT of mothers would be proud to call you their's. This was such a sweet story and one that touched heartso much! I truely wish you the VERY BEST and know that your Mother loved you so much!

amberamlie_1 avatar
Amber Sanders Amlie
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As the mother of a very sweet boy, that I can imagine doing this for me, I am a puddle. Love makes the world go ‘round.

215973 avatar
Lasagne I
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this. This guy is something special and I love his determination

catmarshall57 avatar
BusLady
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so sad. I'm sure that he is relieved that she is no longer suffering. My brother passed away in May due to heart failure. His family was not allowed to visit with him in his last days. I get especially sad knowing that his grandchildren were too young to understand.

ritaggph avatar
RitaGG
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How heartbreaking for him. What a story though, to be loved that much. Nothing else matters in life.

bejaflor avatar
beja flor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Jihad you have such a big heart and devotion. Sorry for your loss and all the best for you!

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Celtic Pirate Queen
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My son would do the same thing if he were able. The bond with our children is unbreakable. My sincerest condolences on the loss of his Mother.

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Ivana
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of my first thoughts when COVID started to really spread was that I was grateful that my dad died a few months earlier because I couldn't have imagined not being able to hold him one last time and hold his hand.

cruzarts avatar
Steve Cruz
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Suffering and loss from this pandemic unites victims around the world.

kinleydaigle avatar
Sebastian Melmoth
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mom just passed away last month, so this really had me crying. I love the love that this man has for him mom...I wish the best for him going forward

ronniebeaton avatar
Ronnie Beaton
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't matter how old you are, your mother will always be your mother, and you will always be her baby. My own dear mother was 90 last birthday, and recently my older brother and I reluctantly made the decision to get her a place in a care home. Due to the current restrictions, we've only been able to visit once - and that was a socially distanced "through a window" visit. I miss her every day.

lindastorm2000 avatar
Linda HS
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is heartbreaking. People will do anything for the loved ones anywhere in this world, but in the US ‘I have the right to have a haircut’...This is heartbreaking. Condolences Jihad.

raymartin avatar
Ray Martin
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is truly heartbreaking, and shows the true cost of this awful disease.

sararussell avatar
SaraFromHell
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am very sorry to hear this. I've been praying for him. I'll continue. May she rip. She raised a great man.

faithsovyrda avatar
Faith Nicole
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Such an amazing son. Bless you and your family. May she forever rest in peace and watch over you, as you did for her ♡

sonicwim avatar
Wim Cossement
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One would wonder why people Palestinians get named Holy war in an occupied West bank by Israel...

ofere avatar
kinleydaigle avatar
Sebastian Melmoth
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it means “struggle” basically...although it ,sadly, now has a somewhat negative connotation due to extremists. It does not mean war against all non-Muslims as the media would have you believe

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Izuna Kazuki
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3 years ago

This comment has been deleted.

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MrTreeFrog
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

how sad. i know how it feels like , losing an loved one, because both my birds flew away a few months ago

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alwaysMispelled
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3 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Jihad is a super unfortunate name. I'm curious why he was deemed "a security threat" and was banned from the hospital, as they were surely already closed to visitors because of Covid. It is sweet that he climbed up to watch over his mom, though. Also, this happened in Israel, in the Palestinian city of Hebron, in the West Bank, not in Palestine, which isn't a country, though the EU calls the area a "Palestinian territory". Hebron is the 2nd holiest city to Jews (after Jerusalem, Israel) and is one of six cities that have been, at times, labeled the 4th holiest city to Muslims (after 1st Mecca, Saudi Arabia; 2nd Medina, Saudi Arabia; 3rd Jerusalem, Israel).

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Al Jones
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Jihad is an Arabic word which literally means striving or struggling, especially with a praiseworthy aim". I don't think he or his mother care about your approval, to be honest.

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