Hi strollingbones, He is Victtorio Arrigoni
He was a peace activist working with the International Solidarity Movement in Gaza. He worked for human rights for the people. Coming from Italy he said he helped the people in Gaza because they were his neighbours and how could he enjoy the good life knowing his neighbours just across the Meditation were suffering so much.
"I don't believe in war. I don't want to be buried under any flag. I want to be remembered for my dreams. When I die one day in perhaps a hundred years, I'd like my gravestone to quote Nelson Mandella 'A Winner is someone who never gives up," He never gave up.
Unfortunately he was murdered apparently by Salafi Jihadists in April this year.
He describes his work in Gaza and beliefs here.
‪Al Jazeera World - Staying Human‬‏ - YouTube