Book Launch: Fearful in Gaza

Book Launch: Fearful in Gaza

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Pelican House

144 Cambridge Heath Road

London

Join Maqam for the launch of Fearful in Gaza, a gripping memoir by Abdalhadi Alijla uncovering the deeply personal realities of life in Gaza

Join us at Pelican House for the London launch of Fearful in Gaza, a memoir by Dr. Abdalhadi Alijla.

The evening will feature a conversation with Dr. Alijla, moderated by Nidal Al Haj Sleiman, opening space for reflection on memory, survival, displacement, and the lived realities of Gaza.

The event is free and open to everyone. Guests are warmly invited to attend the conversation, take part in the Q&A, and stay for the book signing afterwards.

Books will be available to purchase at the event. Pre-orders will also open soon via the MAQAM website. https://www.maqam.uk/books/p/fearful-in-gaza


Event details
Date: Tuesday 23 June
Time: 7–10 PM
Venue: Pelican House
144–148 Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London
E1 5QJ, UK

Schedule
7 PM – Doors open
8–9 PM – Book launch conversation with Dr. Abdalhadi Alijla, moderated by Nidal Al Haj Sleiman
9–10 PM – Q&A and book signing

Entry: Free and open to all.

By Maqam Books