Mohammad "Medo" Halimy (Arabic: ميدو حليمي; March 12, 2005 – August 26, 2024) was a Palestinian social media personality and blogger based in the Gaza Strip.
[4] On October 7th, 2023, Halimy’s family was displaced from their home in Gaza city following the Hamas attack on Israel and the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war.
[5] Halimy launched his TikTok account after fleeing with his family to Muwasi, the southern coastal area of Gaza that Israel had designated a humanitarian safe zone.
[4] He showcased his “tent life” which included sharing moments of joy during deadly conditions and limited internet access, as well as, how he did chores, secured food and managed boredom.
[5] He was filmed by an NBC News crew as he was rushed to the intensive care unit of Khan Younis’ Nasser Hospital however, hours later, he succumbed to his injuries and died.