DUBAI: Awni Eldous, a 12-year-old Palestinian boy and ardent video gamer, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in October.
In the weeks since his death, social-media users have ensured that Eldous’ wish to have his YouTube channel reach 1 million subscribers has been granted. The channel currently has 1.26 million subscribers.
In August last year, Eldous — who was especially fond of racing games, shoot ‘em ups, and football sims — posted a video thanking his fans for helping his channel reach 1,000 subscribers and explained his ultimate goal.
“I am Awni Eldous, a Palestinian from Gaza. I am 12 years old,” he said in the video. “The goal of this channel is to reach 100,000 subscribers. And 500,000, then 1 million, and — God willing — to reach 10 million subscribers with your support and love.”
In the comments section, many users have left heartfelt messages of condolences and asked for forgiveness for not helping Eldous achieve his goal while he was still alive.
More than 10,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in early October. At least 4,000 of those were children.
12-year-old Gaza gamer killed by Israeli airstrike finally reaches ambition of 1m YouTube subscribers
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12-year-old Gaza gamer killed by Israeli airstrike finally reaches ambition of 1m YouTube subscribers
- “I am Awni Eldous, a Palestinian from Gaza. I am 12 years old,” he said in the video
- Many users have left heartfelt messages of condolences
Jordan-EU Summit confirms commitment to regional security, investment
- Jordan, EU to hold investment conference in April to enhance economic partnerships
- Ursula von der Leyen says King Abdullah is key partner for Europe in Middle East, relations between parties ‘built on stability, on security, but also on prosperity’
LONDON: King Abdullah II of Jordan hosted the first Jordan-EU Summit in Amman on Thursday, with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in attendance.
King Abdullah noted that the summit had built on last year’s Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership agreement with the EU, enhancing political dialogue and economic cooperation, according to the Jordan News Agency.
He spoke of his appreciation of the EU’s support for Jordan’s modernization and highlighted the country’s readiness to enhance cooperation in security, defense, education, and youth empowerment.
“Our partnership is also vital in supporting sustainable growth, job creation, and innovation, by strengthening economic resilience and expanding cooperation in trade and investment,” King Abdullah added.
Crown Prince Hussein attended the expanded meeting with EU leaders at Al-Husseiniya Palace.
Jordan and the EU are to hold an investment conference in April to enhance economic partnerships between the two parties, while the first EU-Jordan Security and Defense Dialogue is also scheduled for this year in Amman.
Costa said that bilateral relations with Jordan were strong and would continue to strengthen. He praised Jordan’s initiatives to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza by establishing air and land corridors; its contribution to regional stability; its efforts to de-escalate tensions; and its pursuit of peace.
Von der Leyen said that King Abdullah was a key partner for Europe in the Middle East, and that relations between the EU and Jordan were “built on stability, on security, but also on prosperity.”
She added: “In times of growing geopolitical challenges, it is good to know that the European Union and Jordan stand side by side, because this is what friends do."
She noted that the EU aimed to increase investments in Jordan to 1.4 billion euros.
The summit also covered regional and international developments, including Lebanon, the Syrian Arab Republic, Ukraine, the reform of the Palestinian Authority, and Israeli settlement policy in the West Bank.
Jordan’s Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Director of the Office of His Majesty Alaa Batayneh, Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zeina Toukan, Jordan’s Ambassador to Belgium Yousef Bataineh, and a number of European officials also attended the summit.
