Good Faith

Gaza, the U.S., and Political Divides with Nathan Stock

Aug 7, 2025
Nathan Stock, a conflict resolution expert at the Carter Center, delves into the parallels between the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and America's political divides. He discusses how media-driven polarization mirrors global conflicts and shares insights on learning from historical resolutions like those in Northern Ireland and South Africa. Stock emphasizes the importance of shared stories and community engagement to foster mutual understanding and rebuild trust across partisan lines. The conversation offers hope for healing amidst division.
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ANECDOTE

Teaching English in Gaza

  • Nathan Stock became an English teacher in Gaza with little conflict background, gaining firsthand insight into the region's deep divisions.
  • His experience there revealed how long-term conflicts warp society, culture, and politics through opposing prisms.
INSIGHT

Gaza's Reality of Control

  • Gaza remains under Israeli control, severely limiting Palestinian freedom and driving poverty and unemployment.
  • This ongoing control fuels cycles of violence between Israelis and Palestinians.
INSIGHT

Applying International Law Honestly

  • International humanitarian law condemns deliberate targeting of civilians by any side in conflict.
  • Both Palestinian attacks and Israeli military actions harming civilians can be condemned while recognizing the fundamental power imbalance.
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