He has held a series of prominent roles in university associations, according to his curriculum vitae, published on the al-Najah University website.

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Google Developers Group, innovation-based programs at An-Najah University, and Startup Weekend events.

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Najah was killed by the rubble, but her body sheltered Hussein.

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Hussein's mother, Najah, was breastfeeding him when the rockets struck.

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