"What should we do? drown? commit mass suicide, is that what Israel wants?" The haunting words of Dr. Refaat al-Areer, who has now been killed by Israel in Gaza.

I feel so sick to know that we have failed him. One of the best of Palestinian minds and we failed him. May you rest in peace, Dr. Refaat al-Areer. You have passed your test on earth. It is us who are failing them. May you be granted with the most beautiful part of heaven.

May Allah grant him Jannah and hold those responsible for these atrocities accountable.

I didn't know much. I didn't know enough. Among other things, Refaat also taught Jewish literature to Gazan students, highlighting the beautiful and the ugly: - literature that inspired occupation and supremacy - literature that upheld shared humanity and called for a just peace Minds like his were a treasure of this land. I will buy his book today. Please do the same if you can:

They are trying to kill all the artists, scientists, journalists, doctors, and intellectuals. This is genocide.

the ending 😥

tragic. Shame on israel and the usa. we won't let them forget this ever..

I watched this interview when he gave it. His courage in the face of all the danger around him was heartbreaking & inspiring. Please - someone - some government - please help these people.

so tired of only being able to say “this is heartbreaking” in regards to the people of palestine