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A bereaved family transcends boundaries
2008 July 3
by sfcg
This story from the Ma’an News Agency reflects the selflessness and sacrifice often necessary to transform adversarial attitudes. The family of an 18-year-old Palestinian shot by Israeli security guards has donated his organs “to those who needed them, regardless of their race, religion or identity.” Those organs saved the lives of six Israelis. Read more about the family’s inspiring decision at the Common Ground News Service.




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