“We were never each other’s enemies… And yes, there is a trauma. But we have so many beautiful psychologists, you know. If we meet we heal. Only when we meet will we both sleep safe. Only when we meet will our kids dream and play in front of our eyes. Only when we meet.” That is Mai Shahin, therapist and Palestinian peace activist speaking to A Public Affair host Esty Dinur from her home in East Jerusalem/Ezariya Westbank.

Mai is an activist with Combatants for Peace, a grassroots movement of Palestinians and Israelis, working together to end the occupation and bring peace. Israeli peace activist Yair Buntzel joins Mai and Esty on the program to discuss the violence, pain, and destruction that has occurred since October 7th and before, and how their collaborative call for peace is as important now as ever.

Image used with permission from Combatants for Peace

 

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