Operation al-Aqsa Flood and the ensuing Israeli war on the Gaza Strip (GS) have unveiled remarkable acts of strength and resilience by the people of Gaza, standing firm against a brutal and reckless occupation that disregards morals, laws and any sense of restraint.
Al-Zaytouna Centre for Studies and Consulting has published an Arabic book titled Spirits of the Flood: Exceptional Models of Heroism and Steadfastness in al-Aqsa Flood, documenting remarkable stories and experiences of the GS people. The book highlights the epic acts of heroism and the legendary resilience displayed by Gazans during these events.
The 143-page book, written by Dr. Osama Alashqar, includes several poignant scenes that vividly portray the suffering of the Palestinian people in GS. Through these depictions, the book captures their resilience, determination and unwavering faith in the face of the ongoing Israeli war, appealing both to the intellect and the emotions.
Publication Information Arabic – Title: Arwah al-Tufan: Namathij Faththah min al-Butulah wa al-Thabat fi Tufan al-Aqsa (Spirits of the Flood: Exceptional Models of Heroism and Steadfastness in al-Aqsa Flood) – Author: Dr. Osama Juma‘a Alashqar – Published in: 2024 – Pages: 143 – Paperback: $10 – Soft Copy: $4.99 – ISBN: 978-614-494-054-9 |
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The author aimed to encompass various and diverse segments of Palestinian society in GS, including: professors and academics; doctors and engineers; artists, poets and intellectuals; both sighted and blind; hearing and deaf; men and women; professors and students; elderly, youth and children; fighters with their strength and perseverance; imams and preachers; students and pupils; mothers and their sons; fathers with their sons and daughters; entire families and individuals; independents and members of organizations…
Alashqar was deliberate in selecting stories that resonated with him, focusing on individuals he saw as role models—icons of perseverance, pillars of patience, and examples of acceptance of fate and destiny. He also highlighted the biographies of those whose final moments became iconic, with their fame only emerging after their passing.
The author asserts that the stories in the book represent only a small fraction of many significant events, some of which were never recorded or preserved, either due to a lack of documentation or the absence of surviving witnesses. Each story in the book, the author believes, is worthy of adaptation into documentary or dramatic works, as they embody timeless narratives that merit further exploration.
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