Why we need a “New Discussion”

Aware! is motivated by a new narrative, a new discussion of this pervasive and persistent conflict.

We’re convinced that this conflict won’t be solved by politicians, internationals, or military leaders. We know it’s going to take a joint movement of Israeli and Palestinian moderates at the grassroots level who will stand up and be counted for peace. But for that to happen, the narrative has to change. It can no longer be us vs. them anymore, especially in the peace camp, both here and abroad. Those who truly are working for peace need to live it, drop the barriers and find some common ground. We must begin to staff our organizations with locals from both sides of this conflict and shift our focus from politics to people. Finally, we must find the narrative that will include the mainstream, not sideline them.

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