This chapter emphasizes the necessity of addressing sensitive topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict to foster coexistence and understanding. By promoting open conversations and education instead of avoidance, it highlights the potential for personal connections to combat stereotypes and enhance empathy across diverse communities.
It’s extremely difficult to move past anger and hurt driving you towards revenge. War, violence, and suffering are driven by that cycle of emotions. Palestinian author, peacemaker, and entrepreneur Aziz Abu Sarah knows the feelings well, but from his own life experiences, he shares his belief that peace is achievable and another way forward is possible. In this episode, Aziz tells his story and explains his work to bring even the most seemingly intractable conflicts to a resolution that allows for justice, reconciliation, and safety for all.
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