Two men opened the first new library in Gaza, filling it with books found in rubble
The Phoenix Library is a project of Omar Hamad and his friend, Ibrahim Massri, who together raised over $100,000 and secured a location to rebuild Gaza’s first new public library.
As a child, when Hamad first learned that Israel monitored curriculum in Palestinian schools, he would hide pocket money until he could buy a few books at the end of each month, which he describes as “the first seed of rebellion.”
While his book collection dwindled during numerous evacuation orders, they miraculously survived and became the foundation of the Phoenix Library, which is growing every day with new books donated from around the world, along with 1,000 collected from rubble throughout Gaza.
Why is this good news? Israel has destroyed 90% of Gaza’s schools, all of its universities, numerous archives, museums, and historical sites, and at least 13 libraries — destroying along with it critical works of art, literature, and historical information. While there are certainly urgent humanitarian matters to address in Gaza, preserving its history and knowledge is among them.
Over 6 million people in Greece have received preventive healthcare services
Greece is leading a nationwide shift toward prevention rather than treatment. The healthcare program, called Prolamvano (or “I Prevent”), debuted in 2024 with an emphasis on early detection and diagnosis. Today, the program has grown to include over six million patients.
A senior Greek health official said that early testing has already led to the detection of around 200,000 medical cases at an early stage and estimates that cardiovascular screenings alone have helped avert more than 60,000 strokes and heart attacks.
Industry officials said that preventative healthcare is a win-win-win: Screenings and early treatment are more affordable than active care, which means lower costs for patients, less strain on the hospital system, and fewer people in pain.
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