Palestinian Doctor visits West Michigan again while on book tour – Feb 3

The local group Healing Children of Conflict has announced that they are hosting an event with Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, a Palestinian doctor who lost members of his family during the Israeli Assault on Gaza two years ago.

Dr. Abuelaish is on tour with his new book I Shall Not Hate, which recount’s his personal reflections and thoughts about the importance of non-violence and forgiveness in the midst of violence and hate.

Dr. Abuelaish was in Grand Rapids last March and GRIID was able to interview him about the death of his three daughters from Israeli bombing. He will be speaking and signing books on Thursday, February 3 at 7pm in the Schuler Books on 28^th Street. This event is free and open to the public. For more information contact Healing Children of Conflict at info@healingchildrenofconflict.org.