Ash'Abah

“No one dies. Not here, not now,” says the mysterious figure known in The Gaza Strip as Ash’Abah, “The Ghost.” Garbed in dark, flowing clothing and a concealing head-scarf that shows only a pair of faintly glowing eyes, Ash’Abah is a feminine figure who mysteriously appears at sites of trouble in Gaza, just as mysteriously vanishing after preventing anyone from coming to harm. Israeli authorities consider her a criminal, perhaps even a terrorist, although she has only interfered with Israeli personnel, never done any permanent harm, much less killed anyone. While most would think Ash’Abah the hero of everyone in Gaza, she has lost support by protecting Israelis from harm as much as Palestinians or anyone else. To people with little hope, however, Ash’Abah represents someone who is on the side of life and peace. Rumors abound as to her true identity and mission, including stories of superhuman agility, unarmed combat skill, and apparent immunity from harm. Some aggressors taken down by Ash’Abah report losing consciousness and vague gaps in their memories, which could be due to some esoteric skill or power.