Media
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Ali Abu Awwad and Robi Damelin on Nonviolence as The Path to Freedom for Palestinians and Israelis
UNLOCKING US WITH BRENÉ BROWN | FEB, 28, 2024
Ali and Robi Damelin (of Parents Circle-Family Forum, which brings together grieving Israelis and Palenstinians) discuss “pragmatic peacemaking” and how we can allow everyone to practice their identity without harming that of others.
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“I Don’t Want to Resist the Occupation—I Want to End the Occupation”
THE NATION | FEB, 27, 2024
In this interview, Ali talks about personal transformation, why the Oslo Accords failed, and laying the groundwork for lasting peace.
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An Israeli and a Palestinian talk peace, dignity and safety
TED | FEB 2024
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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‘My goal is not to have a dialogue; my goal is to solve this madness’
SOJOURNERS | JAN 2024
In this discussion, Ali explores nonviolence as a philosophy and a tool, and locating power not in victimizing another, but in rejecting injustice across the board.
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The day after tomorrow in Palestine-Israel: A tale of two peace activists
ON SHIFTING GROUND BY WORLD AFFAIRS | DEC 11, 2023
Ali and Dr. Gershon Baskin of International Communities Organization discuss how how—after several decades in the struggle, and in the face of new atrocities—they remain committed to working for peace in the Middle East.
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Nonviolence Is the Missing Path to Israeli-Palestinian Peace
THE DAILY BEAST | OCT 19, 2023
In this op-ed, Ali makes the case that Israel’s security can only be found by achieving Palestinian independence and security, through peaceful means.
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Boston Public Radio, hosted by Jim Braude and Margery Eagan
GBH NEWS | JUNE 12, 2024
In this live interview, Ali discusses President Biden’s current cease fire proposal and a path to peace for both Palestine and Israel