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From Gaza to Tel Aviv: The Unbelievable Story of a Muslim Palestinian Who Escaped to Israel and Became a Jew.
Gaza. For months, the name has dominated every headline and news broadcast. But what do we truly know about life there, beyond the slogans and reports of war? — The most profound and honest answer isn't in the news; it's in the life story of someone who grew up there.
This is the story of Ayman Abu Soobuch, born in 1977 in Khan Yunis, in the very heart of the Gaza Strip. He grew up as the third child of a Muslim family, living near monsters like Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Yahya Ayyash. But a single, transformative moment changed the course of his life.
In his gripping story, he details his harrowing and painful odyssey—a life marked by violence, persecution, social exclusion, constant threats, and deep humiliation. He recounts being handed over to the Palestinian Authority, the unspeakable torture he endured in a Gaza prison, and his relentless battle in Israel against an unsympathetic police force, exploitative employers, and the rigid bureaucracy of the conversion system.
His journey, fueled by an unyielding hope, taught him that true miracles can happen, that kindness can be found in the most unexpected places, and instilled in him the power of determination, profound faith, and ultimately, the freedom to
Life, not death;
Love, not hatred;
Light, not darkness.
Today, he travels the world, advocating for Israel, sharing his unique story, and spreading the message embedded in his new Dor Shachar – which means a generation of love, the dawn of a new day.
This is the story of Ayman Abu Soobuch, born in 1977 in Khan Yunis, in the very heart of the Gaza Strip. He grew up as the third child of a Muslim family, living near monsters like Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Yahya Ayyash. But a single, transformative moment changed the course of his life.
In his gripping story, he details his harrowing and painful odyssey—a life marked by violence, persecution, social exclusion, constant threats, and deep humiliation. He recounts being handed over to the Palestinian Authority, the unspeakable torture he endured in a Gaza prison, and his relentless battle in Israel against an unsympathetic police force, exploitative employers, and the rigid bureaucracy of the conversion system.
His journey, fueled by an unyielding hope, taught him that true miracles can happen, that kindness can be found in the most unexpected places, and instilled in him the power of determination, profound faith, and ultimately, the freedom to
Life, not death;
Love, not hatred;
Light, not darkness.
Today, he travels the world, advocating for Israel, sharing his unique story, and spreading the message embedded in his new Dor Shachar – which means a generation of love, the dawn of a new day.
- GenresIsraelNonfiction
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 18, 2025
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June 30, 2026
First person witness story of generational plans for genocide of Jews
This book was well written for the most part and easy to read. Some parts were not clear to me as a Christian; not fully comprehending meaning of traditional Jewish and Muslim nouns / practices. Some tracts did not track easily and could have been connected better. I would have like to have gotten a better understanding of the pysche of his immediate family members; that detail just was not there.
Still, this story provides the answers to WHY and HOW the genocide of Oct 7, 2023 happened so quickly and easily without IDF response; why it was whitewashed by false propaganda from Israel’s talking heads.
The author became frustrated to near distraction as he tried to warn about the TRUE (rotten & rabid) hearts of the residents of Gaza.
There is no reason to have ANY sympathy for these people.
The book makes me believe even more strongly the activists in America NOW spewing anti-semitism are the same hateful people from GAZA and similar Christian and Jew hating countries.
This book was well written for the most part and easy to read. Some parts were not clear to me as a Christian; not fully comprehending meaning of traditional Jewish and Muslim nouns / practices. Some tracts did not track easily and could have been connected better. I would have like to have gotten a better understanding of the pysche of his immediate family members; that detail just was not there.
Still, this story provides the answers to WHY and HOW the genocide of Oct 7, 2023 happened so quickly and easily without IDF response; why it was whitewashed by false propaganda from Israel’s talking heads.
The author became frustrated to near distraction as he tried to warn about the TRUE (rotten & rabid) hearts of the residents of Gaza.
There is no reason to have ANY sympathy for these people.
The book makes me believe even more strongly the activists in America NOW spewing anti-semitism are the same hateful people from GAZA and similar Christian and Jew hating countries.
July 9, 2026
My husband and I listened to this book on Audible... and it was really good, but probably not 5 stars. I didn't reflect long enough before moving to the next book, and now, nearly two weeks later, I'm not sure whether that is because it needed more editing or whether perhaps the full story turned out a little different than my impression after watching interviews on PraegerU.
He seemed more emotionally fragile in the book - but is perhaps the reasonable reaction of a prophet who calls a warning year after year and sees so few take that warning seriously. This impression was strengthened when I saw him speak again in the Brasilian Documentary "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA - a film about the war in Israel." https://www.youtube.com/live/LK3ywVVk...
He seemed more emotionally fragile in the book - but is perhaps the reasonable reaction of a prophet who calls a warning year after year and sees so few take that warning seriously. This impression was strengthened when I saw him speak again in the Brasilian Documentary "FROM THE RIVER TO THE SEA - a film about the war in Israel." https://www.youtube.com/live/LK3ywVVk...
April 25, 2026
Truth
I am angry the Israeli Government did listen to his advice and regard his knowledge of their Hatred of Jews and Christians. I knew Israel let their guard down allowing October to happen. What happened to NEVER AGAIN! How could the government of Israel close their eyes and prevent all was safe. As a Jewish person I am angry
I am angry the Israeli Government did listen to his advice and regard his knowledge of their Hatred of Jews and Christians. I knew Israel let their guard down allowing October to happen. What happened to NEVER AGAIN! How could the government of Israel close their eyes and prevent all was safe. As a Jewish person I am angry
August 15, 2025
Muy buen libro, se lee rápido y es muy interesante!
March 6, 2026
Dor’s story is interesting, but the writing is very basic. In the 2nd half of the book he sounds angry, like he is yelling.
March 1, 2026
Dor's journey to Judaism, his determination & his absolute strength of mind are totally inspirational.
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