Programmer Haitham Killed in Targeted Strike, First Known Case for Author

The author reflects on a personal loss within the tech community. Haitham, identified as a programmer, was murdered. The killing occurred as part of a targeted strike. The author notes Haitham is the first programmer they know to die this way. The incident underscores dangers faced by developers in conflict zones. No further details about the strike are provided in the brief. The story appears in the London Review of Books. Readers are directed to the article for additional context.