A climber identified as Mostafa Salameh says he is taking a kite decorated with handwritten messages and drawings from children in Gaza to the summit of Mount Everest, aiming to draw attention to the impact of the war on children. The kite, marked with Palestinian-flag colors and child-written dreams, is carried among expedition gear during the climb.
Both outlets describe the effort as part of a wider awareness initiative rather than a political statement. They link the campaign to the ongoing war in Gaza, which began after Hamas’s October 2023 attack on Israel. According to Gaza’s health ministry, which operates under Hamas authority, the conflict has killed more than 72,000 people in the territory.
The reports do not provide details on where the messages were collected, whether the expedition plans are confirmed by Nepalese authorities, or whether the kite is intended to be displayed publicly at the summit. The central points they share are the climber’s goal of reaching Everest and the inclusion of children’s writings from Gaza as a symbolic message during the ascent.
