Dr. Refaat Alareer's Memory: Let It Be a Tale

The Jerusalem Fund in Washington DC hosted an evening of solidarity with Gaza on Dec 21, 2023, dedicated to honoring the life, memory and legacy of Dr. Refaat Alareer, who was killed in a targeted assassination by the Israeli military on Dec 6, along with his brother, nephew, sister and three of her children. In his opening remarks, the Jerusalem Fund's executive director Jehad Abusalim said he hoped the event would be more than a vigil or a memorial, but an inspiration. "We should be inspired by the tales of heroism, defiance and resilience coming from Gaza as we reflect on Dr. Alareer's loss and legacy," he said, noting that Alareer was his first English writing teacher. Abusalim said Alareer made him open his eyes to details. In 2022, Abusalim co-edited Light in Gaza: Writings Born of Fire, an anthology which includes Alareer's reflections on his life and work.