We are honoured to introduce Mohammed El-Manaama, the new Gaza-based Manager for RebuildGaza24.

Mohammed is a trained computer engineer who worked in the technology sector in Gaza prior to the genocide. Since the escalation, he has lived in northern Gaza for more than a year under siege conditions, alongside displaced families and children.

During the genocide, Mohammed sustained two serious injuries. The first occurred in Sheikh Radwan, where he was injured by shrapnel in his left leg, leaving him reliant on a wheelchair for nearly three months. Later, while he was in the Al-Karama Towers area, a nearby building was targeted while he was on the third floor. The blast caused him to fall from the building, resulting in a fractured back and a severe wrist injury in which the joint was completely dislocated. His wrist remained fractured for eight months.

Following these injuries, Mohammed’s father arranged for him to travel to southern Gaza, specifically Deir al-Balah, to receive treatment at Al-Aqsa Hospital. While he was there, the Netzarim checkpoint was closed, preventing his return to northern Gaza. He remained alone in Deir al-Balah, forcibly separated from his family.

During this period, Mohammed received the devastating news of the martyrdom of his father, without being able to see him or say goodbye. He was also unable to be with his mother, who suffers from heart disease and has undergone artificial heart valve replacement surgery.

Mohammed’s father was a doctor specialising in genetics and hereditary testing, widely known for his compassion and service to the community. He provided free cancer tests and early screening services to those in need. Inspired by his father’s legacy, Mohammed committed himself to continuing this path of service.

He began supporting his community by providing tarpaulin sheets, tents, and repairing damaged shelters whenever possible. He also participated in food distribution efforts, with particular care for orphans and vulnerable families.

Today, Mohammed works closely with local Palestinian teams and volunteers, helping to ensure that aid reaches families with dignity, transparency, and urgency, despite extreme and ongoing conditions.

We are deeply grateful for his commitment, resilience, and consistency, and we are proud to have Mohammed and his team coordinating RebuildGaza24’s work on the ground in Gaza.