Izzeldin Abuelaish

A Gazan physician and passionate proponent of peace between the Palestinians and Israelis. On January 16, 2009, he tragically lost three of his daughters and a niece when Israeli tank shells shattered his house in Jabalia in the Gaza Strip. An international foundation, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, is being created to honour his vision and commitment to peace and reconciliation. Educated at Harvard where he received his Master’s degree in Public Health, he is currently an Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto, Canada. Dr. Abuelaish is a nominee for the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.