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Two young Alexandrians experience the Palestine/Israeli conflict in all its complexity from adolescence through to adulthood finally finding themselves as aid workers in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Nakba Day as Israel celebrates the announcement of USís intention to transfer their Embassy to Jerusalem. To Israelis the excitement cannot easily be put into words as it is the culmination of a fulfillment long sought after. To the countless Palestinian refugees in the Strip it results in intense anger and helplessness as it confirms the long-held suspicion that returning to their homeland is but a dream.
About the author
Ricky (A.C.) Metaxas was born in Cairo and attended secondary school in Alexandria's Averofeio Gymnasium. He is an engineering graduate of London University, completing his doctorate at Imperial College, and holds a Life Fellowship at St John's College, Cambridge. A lifetime in research and academe has resulted in two named awards, a lifetime achievement award, membership of Bologna's Scientific Academy, two technical books on energy utilisation, the foundation of a European association and numerous peer- reviewed publications in his field of study. He became aware of the plight of the Palestinians as an adolescent in Alexandria during the years following the Suez War.
Summary
Two young Alexandrians experience the Palestine/Israeli conflict in all its complexity from adolescence through to adulthood finally finding themselves as aid workers in the Gaza Strip on the eve of Nakba Day as Israel celebrates the announcement of US's intention to transfer their Embassy to Jerusalem.
