Ihab al-Halabi: A Doctor Who Carried the Pain of the Wounded and Held Fast to His Duty Despite the War
Iman Nassar, the wife of the late Dr. Ihab al-Halabi, recalls the life of her husband, who worked as a consultant in endocrinology and diabetes in Gaza and continued his work at the Indonesian Hospital despite the bombing until he was killed in an Israeli strike on September 23, 2023. He lost three of his brothers and his family home was bombed, but he remained committed to his duty. His wife affirms that his legacy of mercy and giving endures among those who knew him.
Iman Nassar, the wife of the late Dr. Ihab al-Halabi, recalls the life of her husband, who worked as a consultant in endocrinology and diabetes in the Gaza Strip. He was born on November 30, 1974, in the Shati refugee camp west of Gaza City, and traveled abroad to complete his medical studies before returning to serve his people. He worked in hospitals and clinics, becoming close to his patients through his smile and calm demeanor. When the war broke out, he continued his work at the Indonesian Hospital despite the bombing, leaving his home amid the shelling and returning only for a few hours. He lost three of his brothers who were killed in an Israeli strike, and the family home was bombed. He was killed in an Israeli strike on September 23, 2023, while on his way to work at one of Gaza's hospitals. His wife affirms that his legacy of mercy and giving endures, and that she will continue to raise their children on the principles he lived for.