Haleh Saleh - beacon of inspiration

Haleh Saleh, a resident of Gaza and a passionate cultural activist, dedicated herself to promoting literature and awareness through her Instagram page. Her Instagram page, once blocked, had come back to life, becoming a beacon of inspiration. Every week, Haleh volunteered at the Gaza Hero Club, an entertainment and cultural center, reading stories to children. She dreamed of one day opening a grand library in Gaza, a place where children could escape into joyful stories, read about peace, and imagine a world without cruelty. But it was not to be. Israeli bombs, designed to shatter the delicate dreams of Palestinians, ended her hopes. On October 25th, Haleh, along with her husband and children, was martyred. Even in her final moments, her concern was for the books: “The books are scattered everywhere; God help us.” Haleh is gone, and many books remain buried under the rubble…