where cat goes
where cat goes?: where does cat go In Gaza? Kindle Edition
by Mohamad Taha Safan (Author), mohamad taha safan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Lost, Found, Lost Again: A Boy and his Cat in War
War tears at everything, even the bond between a boy and his furry companion. This is the story of Ashraf, a young boy living in a war-torn city “Gaza”, and his cat, a scrawny stray he befriended amidst the chaos.
One day, huddled in a bomb shelter with his family, Ashraf heard a faint meow. He discovered this cat, a timid calico, hiding in the corner. Fear turned to a flicker of hope as Ashraf coaxed her out, offering a scrap of his meager rations. In that moment, a silent promise bloomed - they would look after each other.
Days turned into weeks. Ashraf and the cat navigated the bombed-out streets, a constant rumble in the background. The cat, once skittish, became Ashraf’s shadow. He'd share his meager meals and confide his fears in her soft fur. The cat, in turn, purred comfort and chased away some of the darkness that clung to him.
Then came the occupation. Israel’s Soldiers, ruthless and cold, swept through the city, their orders brutal: eliminate all strays. Ashraf watched in horror as the cat bolted at the sound of gunfire. He searched frantically, his heart pounding against his ribs. Just when he thought all hope was lost, he spotted a flash of calico fur – the cat hiding under a pile of debris.
Relief turned to crushing despair. A dog of Israel armed forces killed her . The cat, his tiny guardian angel, lay limp in his arms, her purr replaced by an unsettling silence. Ashraf’s world shattered. He cradled her close, tears blurring the smoke-filled sky.
Ashraf’s leaved her as the occupation forces were there. War had taken everything, but the cat's memory remained, a spark of warmth in the ashes. He carried it with him, a reminder of love and loss, a testament to the resilience of hope even in the darkest of times. He moved and found another . the occupation forces wanted to destroy the life