Izzeldin Abuelaish is a Palestinian medical doctor and founder of the Daughters for Life Foundation. Despite the tragic loss of his daughters during an Israeli incursion into Gaza, his work is dedicated to fostering Israeli-Palestinian relations. His experiences and advocacy have made him a significant voice for peace and understanding. Abuelaish continues to contribute to public health discourse through his academic and public engagements.
The extraordinary story of a Palestinian doctor who, despite witnessing the death of three of his daughters in the Israeli incursion into Gaza in January 2009, continued his medical and humanitarian work aimed at bringing the people of the region together in peace.