Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members’ futures remain uncertain

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members’ futures remain

DOHA, Qatar: They stroll Doha’s waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now “birds in heaven,” flying free of the pain of the war in Gaza. For the Palestinian group Sol Band, it seems surreal that weeks ago they were hiding from Israeli shelling. “I just want the war to end,” said Rahaf Shamaly, the band’s main vocalist and only woman.

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

They stroll Doha's waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now "birds in heaven," flying free of the pain of the war in Gaza.For the Palestinian group Sol Band, it seems surreal that weeks ago they were hiding from Israeli shelling.ISRAEL BOMBS RAFAH, PREPARES FOR GROUND INVASION AFTER CEASEFIRE TALKS WITH HAMAS FALL APART"I just want the war to end," said Rahaf Shamaly, the band’s main vocalist and only woman. "I want to ret…

Palestinian band escapes horrors of war but members' futures remain uncertain

They stroll Doha’s waterfront promenade and sing softly about children who are now free of pain. For the Palestinian group Sol Band, it seems surreal that weeks ago they were