Israeli Peace Activist, Gazan Doctor: 2 Lives Lost in Conflict
Two individuals from opposite sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict share a common thread of loss and devastation. Vivian Silver, a Canadian-born Israeli activist, and Hammam Alloh, a renowned physician in Gaza, both fell victim to the ongoing violence.
Vivian Silver, who moved to Israel in the 1970s, became a symbol of peace, working tirelessly to bridge gaps between Israelis and Palestinians. Her life ended tragically during the Hamas incursion into southern Israel. Originally believed to be among the hostages, her family recently received confirmation of her death. Silver’s son, Yonatan Zeigen, remembers her as a “force of nature,” committed to steering away from the path of conflict.
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Hammam Alloh, a respected kidney specialist in Gaza, chose to stay at Shifa Hospital amid Israeli encirclement to care for his patients. His life ended in a missile strike that hit the house sheltering his family. His sister, Shaymma, now in the US, recounts the harrowing loss, emphasizing the doctor’s dedication to his duties even in the face of danger.
Both stories, though on different sides of the conflict, reflect the deep personal losses and the broader human impact of the war between Israel and Hamas. According to figures released by their respective governments, the conflict has claimed the lives of nearly 1,300 Israelis and more than 11,000 Palestinians, with countless others displaced or wounded.
