There are urgent actions that must be taken to end the bloodshed in the Israel-Palestine war, which should also be accompanied by other important actions to achieve lasting peace, writes Sumaya Hendricks, Head: Dialogue & Advocacy.
“As South Africans we can relate to what is happening to Palestinians. Our people waged a brave and courageous struggle to achieve their freedom and were subjected to untold suffering just like the Palestinians are going through. The nightmare of apartheid was only brought to an end by the relentless struggle of our people and the courage and foresight of leaders who put aside their differences and sought peace rather than revenge.” – Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Cairo Summit for Peace (October 21, 2023)
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I somewhat wonder what Palestinians would think of this one-state solution they put forward here no matter how well reasoned, considering what’s come before and what’s happening now. Besides that though this is clear eyed and well explained and with a unique perspective given South Africa’s own history.
I also wonder about what Palestinians have thought of the one-state solution. I mean before this October.
I only know of the One Democratic State Campaign (ODSC) which is a Palestinian-led initiative, but I don’t know how many Palestinians are behind this proposal.
Now that we talk about the one-state solution I should mention an Israeli I really appreciate Jeff Halper.
It is time for the one state solution to go mainstream - Awad Abdelfattah and Jeff Halper - The Electronic Intifada