20/10/2025
He was skilled, dedicated, compassionate and brave. He continued to save lives and alleviate so much suffering as his world was destroyed around him. Today our hearts break for Dr Mu’ath Abu Rakba, for his children, his wife, friends and colleagues at سلالة - Sulala Animal Rescue as we receive confirmation that Dr Mu'ath has been killed.
Dr Mu’ath disappeared last week after attempting to return to his home in Gaza. For the past two years he had been a vital member of the Sulala team after his own veterinary practice was destroyed by Israeli air strikes.
He was a devoted husband, father, colleague and friend — known for his gentle nature and kind smile. Despite unimaginable violence and danger, he never wavered in his commitment to animals — offering not only his exceptional skills to save as many lives as he could, but importantly, being able to give so many suffering animals warmth, love and peace in their final moments.
Dr Mu’ath, on behalf of all those you helped, supported and inspired — thank you for being a beacon of light in such dark times.
You gave peace to so many who suffered.
May you now find that same peace. 💔
