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So the whole theme with approchement is non-violence, the work we do since the first intifada in 1988 is all about non violence, resistence, and popular struggle and how we can promote this type of resistence more, how can we get Palestinians to reach people all over the world in order to reach the gap…

So what made you choose non violent methods from the beginning? Because I think this hurts more. This is a good policy. Choosing to be a guide is part of my struggle to let people know about my cause. Previously, back in my life I think it was a very good way to fight back…

What makes people choose non-violent methods despite suffering in the Asker Refugee Camp?  First of all occupation is not only guns you know. So, there are a lot of things you can fight against without shooting back. First of all people need education to understand their rights and also how to fight back in other…

How do you convince refugees in the camp to use non violent methods despite all the challenges? First of all, the problem….we are not armed, we are not two armies, the Israelian and the Palestinian army, so the violence is not the solution. So, the solution for us is to work with the children and…

I am convinced that we, every human being is born as equals, we are similar, we have the same rights, Non-violence doesn’t use evil for evil, because eye for an eye will leave everyone blind. Which means someone has to be kinder. Unfortunately there is a strong tradition of revenge. Forgiveness is difficult. The only…

“What do you think are key factors for choosing and staying non violent?” First of all you have to remember that some people are with violence, others are not with violence. When you think about non-violence as a practical tool, you have to also be reasonable. First, some people engage with non-violence as a tactic,…

What do you believe are key factors for choosing and staying with nonviolent methods? The insight of nonviolent methods as the only possible strategy left. There is right now no other realistic alternative than to use various non-violent methods to speak up against oppression and to inform on violations of human rights and national law…