The Weight of Sacrifice: A First Responder's Unending Burden Ali Safiuddin, a first responder in southern Lebanon, has spent decades risking his life to protect others.
His dedication is inspiring, but the cumulative effect of his service has taken a devastating toll on him and those around him.
The brutal murder of his toddler daughter by Israeli forces in 2006 is a stark reminder that war's costs are never contained.