‘Temporary memorial’ for children killed in Gaza on Bombay Beach in California

A “temporary memorial” has been created in memory of the children killed by the war in Gaza on Bombay Beach in California, US. Behn Samareh, the artist behind the project, aims to drill a hole for every child killed and has said he will continue as long as the war goes on.
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[@charlenekoya]

Thank you so much Behn Samareh, God bless you

[@danzel1157]

In the midst of this great evil it's easy to forget that there are people like this extra-ordinary human being, He gives me hope, and for that I thank him. Free Palestine.

[@marybee2881]

True words thank you

[@infinitesolutions2602]

in sha Allah, Palestine will be liberated from colonials

[@katerinak4164]

Thank you... Free Palestine and free the world from Zionism! 🇵🇸♥️♥️♥️

[@LazarChill8514-zf5qw]

The world must be free from islamism, which glorifies the stench of death. What has Islam brought and invented to the world.

[@glitchesguy3717]

no, free the world from Islam

[@MizrahiChick]

Zionism isn't the reason or you can explain what is happening in Turkey , what happened in Syria ! What is happening in Christian Nigeria !!

[@rose-maries7131]

Take your whataboutism elsewhere, please!! #FreeTheWorldFromZionism #StopTheGenocide #StopTheInfanticide #FromTheRiverToTheSeaPalestineWillBeFREE !!!

[@katerinak4164]

@@MizrahiChick Those who rule the US are Zionists. Those who control UK. , EU and most of the world are Zionists. When I write certain names, YT deletes the comments. I am referring to the RRooo . Th. Childs

[@SamuelSR-ld6hf]

Thank you for raising the magnitude of this crime in this way

[@gnostic268]

The deliberate murder of thousands of innocent children in Gaza will go down as one of the worst war crimes in all of human history. These memorials are powerful

[@AhJodie]

Behn Samerah has helped to make us understand their power of being alive and the horror of their deaths. We are all temporary, but can create at this time. Let's create a world with wisdom, ethics, truth and love ❤

[@hope.for.palestine.7124]

This is a huge project for you, sir, I appreciate all of your effort in commemorating these beautiful children who were murdered without reason by Israel.

[@AdamSahr-cj4kf]

That's very deep. Humanity on a different level...

[@elliconstantatou3223]

The unjust loss of so many children is indeed incomprehensible. What has happened to humanity that the killing still continues despite the outrage of millions. Thank you Behn Samareh for creating this memorial making the number of children killed visual and so much more poignant. STOP THE KILLING. FREE PALESTINE.🇵🇸 🇵🇸 🇵🇸

[@infinitesolutions2602]

Thank you. in sha Allah, the people of Palestine will achieve independence

[@monasukkarieh]

What an impact this visual will have and should have on all who view it. Such a powerful tool. May God give you strength for your hard work and may we all pray that you don't have to dig any more holes. ❤🤲🙏

[@infinitesolutions2602]

Thank you

[@shuckification]

People like you brings humanity a hope

[@nicolaablett7790]

THANK YOU SHUKRAN The visual is shocking and heart wrenching Bless you Bless them

[@pakistanfirst8719]

Visualisation is heartbreaking 😢

[@bebinca]

Thank tou Behn Samareh❤

[@NWonderWhy]

❤😢Thank you Angel

[@zoyailpatel3608]

Bravo Sir,we South Africa stand with you for Justice humanity and freedom for Palestine❤❤❤,Viva Palestine,

[@maryamsukaynah559]

This man is eloquent beyond words. So difficult to put a like to a post like that, but it has a lasting impact. Please change the ikon as an heart or something more humane instead of just a stupid "thumbs up"😢😢😢

[@saifmaher3429]

A noble person , May Allah bless you Behn Sanareh.

[@maurafidgeon9147]

Thank you for remembering the reality of the horror of Genicide.Free Palestine

[@Dakshahathi]

Thank you angel

[@akhtarmehjabeen]

We will never forget ..

[@coleengoodell7523]

And if the Lord should tarry, we will tell our children and grandchildren of this great horror, this great injustic, this great wickedness that we witnessed. It will never be forgotten.

[@tuckboa]

I'm speechless

[@contudo7547]

Thank you ❤️

[@Dakshahathi]

Thanks

[@ruthgallagher9584]

Thank you

[@esie534]

In Nederland hebben ze 16000 kinderschoenen in plein neergelegd Zo indrukwekkend, mijn dochtertje was zo onder de indruk van de hoeveelheid 😢

[@rachidanait707]

😢😢 niet te vatten

[@fahimasharifi786]

Wow amazing person, thank you for visualizing it in a way that others will understand. There is hope humanity exist and things will get better InshaAllah

[@okhan1929]

Thank you Sir its shocking to see ignorant World leaders,blind and Ignorant people consider this just as a figure and dont feel any empathy for these innocent beautiful Children that have and still are dying for no reason, Absolutely disgusting FREE 🇵🇸 PALESTINE❤❤

[@user-dr2fq7oe8v]

​@@DavidZ4-gg3dmDid hamas kolled 14000 children

[@fadhlunmohamed4773]

They have been bought and each and every one of them is a h.o.s.t.@.g.e including all famous pple

[@mohamedismail2485]

Shame on us all witnessing children massacred on a daily basis!!!

[@inezeaton]

I’m stir crazy to get there

[@scarlettkhan9667]

😭 Very sad. May they rest in peace

[@R.IAmEnough]

Thank you ❤️🇵🇸🙏🏻

[@specialmilitaryops3319]

Evil west !

[@katerinak4164]

@@specialmilitaryops3319 Not just west. Sadly, many Arab countries are complicit.

[@infinitesolutions2602]

Correct

[@C-Bo_thick_24_7_g]

​@@katerinak4164All of them all the Arab countries

[@enderstergaming7710]

@@C-Bo_thick_24_7_g Not the people , the leaders

[@C-Bo_thick_24_7_g]

@@enderstergaming7710 I make my own mind up I don't take what others say in to account. I read and research and think for myself. As I said all of the Arab countries are using this as a way to institute their beliefs as supremacy and it won't be allowed. We're not exchanging oppression for oppression let's get that straight now!!

[@giveaway.payback]

God sifts everyone about Palestine

[@carolebuck1698]

Beautiful cried my eyes out 😢❤

[@superduperfly6076]

Plant trees as a Memorial, the Forrest would live in their remembrance of how they would have grown like each of those trees!

[@scarlettkhan9667]

That’s beautiful. That’s also called “Sadqa Jariya” everlasting charity. When someone passes away if you do a good deed which is everlasting it brings god deeds to the deceased. Such as planting a fruit tree, every time a bird/animal/insect eats the fruit the good deeds will go to the deceased person whose memory it is in.

[@superduperfly6076]

@@scarlettkhan9667 and millions of good deeds have to be done by humanity as the world has witnessed and did too little for this madness to stop.

[@behnsamareh]

@@scarlettkhan9667 the land belongs to the state of CA (IID) this project is renegade. the area is designated for "dust mitigation" which involves planting native plants, but usually driven by function and not aesthetics. they just need to cover a certain square footage and for cheapest possible price. I am in touch with the folks in charge to see if this can perhaps influence the design. this thought was there from the onset but in no way guaranteed nor necessary to the message and concept of the work. But it would be fantastic to make it a loner lasting Sadqa Jariya.

[@amaliaab8649]

Thank you for your humanity🌹your work is not only an act of solidarity with Gaza and the innocent Gazan murdered children🕊but a universal message that says humanity will always win and its above all other considerations🇵🇸🇵🇸🌿🌿🌹🌹

[@sajeerkshamsudeen]

Goodhearted ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dimension82]

Thank you Mr. Samareh ! History, the internet, the world will know and remember you for your heart and soul ! This memorial is NOT temporary ! #love #freepalestine #childrenofgaza

[@abdelkebirlaaray6748]

Free Palestina

[@myenglishgig5182]

💔🎈❤️😢 Thank you for this thought and for honouring the child victims in Gaza. Free Palestine ❤️☮️🇵🇸

[@AtheistEve]

Another way of looking at it is that, currently, 3.7% of a nation or region’s children are missing or no longer alive due to war. In the USA that would amount to 2.7 million children missing or no longer alive in the space of 8 months. But my maths isn’t particularly good any corrections welcome.

[@renequiel5028]

😢😢😢

[@vilinu3476]

This moved me so much 💔

[@sidrarahmani4163]

When he say" out of desperation"hit my heart..desperation is.. exactly what i felt ..when witnessing this genocide

[@Maj-cy6iq]

Listening to you sir made me cry…… you are a special human to do this. Thank you

[@sbeast64]

That's dedication! Tragically, there has been do many children victimised by this 'war'. =(

[@tonchanthol5329]

wow😢

[@JenJams1]

Bless this man's soul. Bless all of you who are liking and sharing these videos 🙏

[@rebeccafowler5352]

Thank you,this is powerful 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@BROADBANNED]

2:50 They were temporary, their existence on this earth was temporary. This is a good time to reflect. Those reading these comments and still have a heart that beats, lungs that pump involuntarily, ask your self, what is my prupose in life? The answer is in the Quran. Worship God alone. Read the book before its too late. All those children that died in Gaza, they are already succesful and will be granted paradise as they eere too young to be held accountable for any sins. May we be able to meet them one day. Ameen. Now you say Ameen

[@NeoliberalNightmare-eu5zs]

As per Almighty USAllah's judgement their life on earth was temporary

[@hanaaabed3662]

Losing all these children is the most painful thing ever free Palestine

[@ginamurphy7508]

🕊🇵🇸🕊🇵🇸🕊

[@kenmakozume6705]

freedom for palestine 🇵🇸🙏

[@youtubeonly8206]

Let the conscience of the dead world wake up. Thousands of innocent victims are everywhere, and Gaza has the largest share of innocent victims.

[@mesamandaoun8929]

Kind soul ❤ lots of respect for you sir. This is the worst reality of our times.

[@safinasliving]

We are so grateful and proud of you Behn Samareh❤️❤️❤️🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@MultiPolarWorldCo-op]

❤ 💔 😢 I think all these terrible numbers are sadly much higher than what is being reported/recorded

[@user-je2ny1mq1o]

🇯🇴🕊

[@Rih_lateefa1]

Your visual efforts for the Palestinian children 💕 are precious🇵🇸 🎉

[@user-tz3jk3qz8r]

I still believe in the power of Duah. What a beautiful gesture my caring brother ❤

[@Ummi384]

Thank you so much, beautiful human being 😢❤

[@Olie109]

I’m crying 😢😢😢

[@user-gh2kq6is1r]

He's a beautiful spirit. Bless him Very sad for the lost and missing children, very sad indeed. May they stay safe wherever they are. Hopefully with kind people.

[@janegreen191]

Thank you. It is very moving.

[@mdrahman-ju9qv]

Thank you for your support

[@aftonair]

Thank you! ❤

[@nnynsoadiah1444]

Allahuakhbar Allahuakhbar Allahuakhbar

[@ayeshakhan7023]

Thank you sir. This is powerful ❤

[@DanMonez-sr8pb]

Thank your touching thoughts, a true human gesture. ❤❤❤ ❤❤

[@iq-ride9329]

May God Blessing and Mercy and Love be bestowed on you and your loved ones.

[@MohammedAbdullah-ly6eq]

Thank you for your humanity 🙏🙏

[@user-dd2ew4fr8s]

Thank you!

[@faridakhan3951]

❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢 Thank you dear

[@mikeable100]

The World needs people like you

[@l23918]

Thank you sir❤

[@eminayutobe]

Thank you 🙏

[@user-xg6mz5tu3g]

Sober minds of the world thanks you for act if humanity and empathy

[@irinaki2011]

Each person express their pain in the best and only way they know…Behn Samareh went to the extreme trouble, with every hole he dug, he felt the pain for every child🙏❤️🕊

[@JunaidAsmal]

RESPECT BRO.

[@tarekz9992]

Thank you brother

[@lexreport6627]

This is a great and thoughtful and compassionate act. Thank you

[@faizaambah]

Thank you, sir for your humanity

[@Colorado18]

thank you

[@DursunX]

what a heart! what a human! 💙Behn🕊

[@drsmahmad1730]

Brought tears to my eyes.

[@fatimahtasniasanjeda901]

A man with heart. Salute to you sir

[@lilliankeane5731]

The tears flood us sometimes… holding back tears to remain steadfast for the victims and survivors in Palestine. I ask myself “how can I cry while they suffer? “ But … the tears flood us sometimes. 😓.

[@christinetruelsen321]

Thanks 🙏 you are a great Soul 🇵🇸🩷🇵🇸

[@orientalgirl8926]

this is such a lovely soul. his memorial is heartbreaking. the world griefs of failed humanity.

[@artemisqueen2]

I just feel his words “an act of desperation, not knowing what else to do” its been really hard to watch what’s happening and feel helpless. Free Palestine

[@naeematalpur4714]

He made me cry

[@Mangalor95]

“Temporary children” by Behn Samareh. God Bless your beautiful soul Behn! May we meet in Paradise, where "temporary" is no more, in shaa Allah!

[@user-rd9pq4ir4m]

Pain given to the world will never be forgotten😢

[@florwhiteman4971]

Thank you 😢❤, rest in peace babies! You're in a better place then this cruel world.

[@moonstruck3454]

We're all temporary. But those children will definitely live in heaven for eternity. All their sufferings are over. Only happiness awaits them in the afterlife.😢

[@amberrobinson5118]

I send love and comfort and calming white light to the children still under the rubble. I speak angels of comfort and strength into the rubble, I assign my own guardian angels to Palestine…crawl into the spaces where they may be still alive and give them the strength to hold on, the vision to remain sane, wrap love and comfort around those who are hurting, take their pain and their terror…..in the name of the Creator, may the children of Gaza be blessed, May their future be blessed. Free Palestine. 🇵🇸🌿🙏🏻🌊🍉

[@scarlettkhan9667]

That is so beautiful, thanks for your prayer.

[@amberrobinson5118]

@@scarlettkhan9667 🙏🏻✨

[@patchworkart]

Innalillaah... AllaahuAkbar!

[@Wisdom_Aspirant]

Painful Truth.

[@rommy_of_rohan]

Each one of those little people had a face and a name and a voice, all gone now, thanks to the most murderous people this planet has ever witnessed. I understand why this man made his memorial. He feels he has to do something to keep keep his sanity, which is the reason why so many of us are fighting back. We simply cannot just sit by and watch this horrendous genocide without doing something, anything, to oppose it. We would not be human if we did.

[@saynafa7446]

It's heartbreaking. Seeing a child or baby pass away is a tragedy for everyone around them, their parents, their family, everyone who has seen them at least once. I can't believe there are at least 20,000 of them, at least... It's abominable. I'M SICK AND TIRED OF ALL THIS CRUELTY!!!