I think both "sides" of the debate can easily list off atrocities committed bu the other party. Both sides are victims, both sides have blood on their hands. The hope for the future is that despite living in a war zone, some people are strong enough to step out of the political violence to work towards a new future.

This book, Healing Israel/Palestine: A Path to Peace and Reconciliation , Healing Israel/Palestine argues that it is possible to be both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine. There are two book reviews on the site, one which says that the book is dangerous airy fairy rubbish, the other which argues that developing such an attitude is the only real resolution to the war.

This other book, Tried by Fire
, is written by two men, one an Israeli intelligence officer, one was Yasser Arafat's chief ilieutenant and spokesperson. These two men crossed the boundaries of hate, and started working together towards finding peace, finally becoming friends. It is a fascinating book.


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