Sunday, January 16, 2011

"Your sisters' blood wasn't wasted"

From this morning's Observer. While we all enjoy this Sunday with our families and friends, please take 15 minutes to read this article and view the YouTube video.  It will move you to tears.


Two years ago, Israeli shells fell on Dr Abuelaish's family home in Gaza, killing three of his young daughters and their cousin. The horror was caught live on Israeli TV when the doctor phoned his broadcaster friend. Amazingly, the loss did not embitter Izzeldin Abuelaish. Instead he decided his girls' deaths must not be in vain – and slowly he has turned his family tragedy into a force for peace.  Read the article here.

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