All of them attended get-togethers at the apartment of Kamal Derwish, and Elbaneh and Yahya Goba tended to "compete" for the attention and favour of Derwish, who spoke of his travels abroad and ostensible history fighting in Palestine.
At gatherings hosted by Kamal Derwish, all participants were present. Elbaneh and Yahya Goba seemed to vie for Derwish's interest and approval. Derwish often talked about his trips abroad and his supposed involvement in the Palestinian conflict.