An article originally published in Haaretz by award-wining journalist Netta Ahituv, resonates deeply with members of the board of Conscience Canada & friends. A couple of us even subscribed to Haaretz; we want to support this kind of journalism! 

“When everyone who was able to flee from Gaza was doing so, Dr. David Hasan made the reverse journey. His story is a must-read for every Israeli.” The article continues, describing conditions in Gaza, and transforming statistics into people, loving and loved, people we can learn to love too. Dr. Hasan, a Palestinian born in Kuwait, has a deep connection to the place, the people. When he moved to the US, he “connected mainly with Jews and Israelis” who helped him acclimate. He changed his name from Emad to David. 

He went to Gaza to help not just Palestinians, but Israelis as well.

When asked, “After all you’ve seen and experienced, do you have any optimism about the future of our region?” he replied:  “I am a person who always clings to hope. I imagine the region as a person with two hands, one Palestinian and one Israeli. It’s true that both are shaking right now, but I believe that soon the hands will be intertwined. I absolutely believe in peace.”

You can read the whole article here: https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/2024-05-09/ty-article-magazine/.highlight/the-chilling-testimony-of-a-u-s-neurosurgeon-who-went-to-gaza-to-save-lives/0000018f-5e8a-d995-a5df-5ebf2b890000 . If need be, another link to try: https://www.msn.com/he-il/news/other/the-chilling-testimony-of-a-u-s-neurosurgeon-who-went-to-gaza-to-save-lives/ar-BB1m7dwm