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The current war between Israel and Hamas has left me overwhelmed. It can be tempting to become blinded by grief, or to become overtaken by rage. But there is another path.
About 2.3 million Palestinians live in Gaza, about 3 million in the West Bank, and about 2.1 million in Israel or East Jerusalem. More than 3 million live in Jordan, and the other four million or so are scattered, with the biggest numbers in Syria, Chile, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the USA. Of those segments, now, the 21% (and increasing) Arab population in Israel and East Jerusalem probably has the greatest leverage in securing a democratic outcome for the much-defeated Palestinian people.
Following the 24-30 November truce and hostage exchange, Israel has returned to intense bombardment and a ground offensive in southern Gaza, and talks for a new truce look distant.
The most consequential acts in Israel and Gaza may have been the least noticed, carried out by those whom leaders had failed. Here are their stories.
The most consequential acts in Israel and Gaza may have been the least noticed, carried out by those whom leaders had failed. Here are their stories.