I will not hate

This is the story of Dr. Abuelaish, a Palestinian gynaecologist. He tells of everyday life in Gaza, of waiting at the Israeli checkpoints, of family life between hope and despair and of the deadly attack. "On January 16, 2009 at 4.45 pm, Israeli tank shells were fired into my daughters' bedroom. Bessan, Aya and Mayar were killed instantly, along with their cousin Noor." Dr. Abuelaish would have every reason to hate Israel, but instead he continues to fight for understanding and reconciliation with Israel. The brutal terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel and the resulting war in Gaza show us the unbroken topicality of Izzeldin Abuelaish's text ...

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