At the time of writing his book in 2012, Dr Izzeldin Abuelaish, was a Palestinian physician who specialised in infertility issues caring for both his own people in Gaza and Israeli people. When Israeli soldiers killed his daughters and a niece, he chose not to hate but to dedicate his life to peace and justice. His story at the time was a powerful call for ceasing war and violence through love, forgiveness and justice. It remains relevant today.
Abuelaish has been referred to as the Martin Luther King of the Middle East. Fourteen years after the loss of his family, he continues to work for peace through the Daughters for Life Foundation which provides scholarships and support to young women to gain an education. He believed peace will come when women and girls are listened to as they are the culture builders and want to raise their families in peace.
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