Israel Destroyed My Medical School, But Students Like Me Pledge to Rebuild Gaza

Since kindergarten, I’ve long dreamed of becoming a doctor. Every step I’ve taken—countless nights spent studying, many skills cultivated, every obstacle overcome—has been guided by this ambition. My parents, retired UNRWA teachers, and my instructors proudly called me “Dr. Hend,” a name I wore with pride. It wasn’t just an expectation; it was a promise [...]