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'It's heartbreaking': Palestinian-born Boise resident shares his family's experience of the war

Women from the Palestinian community wave flag during a pro-Palestinian protest of the latest Israeli-Hamas war, outside the National Museum in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.
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Women from the Palestinian community wave flag during a pro-Palestinian protest of the latest Israeli-Hamas war, outside the National Museum in Brasilia, Brazil, Friday, Oct. 20, 2023.

The war in Israel and Gaza may seem worlds away from Idaho, but for Palestinian-born Boise resident Fady the conflict is very real.

Fady, who asked to use only his first name out of concern for his safety, grew up in Gaza, and moved to Idaho over a decade ago. He now lives in Boise with his wife and kids, but most of his family is back in Gaza.

Fady spoke to Boise State Public Radio reporter Julie Luchetta about the recent violence in his homeland and how it is affecting his loved ones.

I joined Boise State Public Radio in 2022 as the Canyon County reporter through Report for America, to report on the growing Latino community in Idaho. I am very invested in listening to people’s different perspectives and I am very grateful to those who are willing to share their stories with me. It’s a privilege and I do not take it for granted.

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