Crossing Continents The struggle of Israel's peace movement
Dec 9, 2025
Join Alon Lee Green, Rula Daud, Sally Abed, and Itamar Avneri from the grassroots movement Standing Together, advocating for peace between Jewish Israelis and Palestinian citizens. They discuss the struggles of calling for a ceasefire amidst societal divisions and the fear faced by Palestinian citizens after the October 7th attacks. Sally shares the challenges of motherhood during conflict, while Itamar recounts online abuse they experience. The group emphasizes the need for cooperation to challenge the occupation, confront trauma, and regain faith in peace.
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Protecting The Olive Harvest
- Volunteers from Standing Together helped Palestinian women harvest olives near Bethlehem to deter settler attacks and enable access to land.
- Itamar Avneri and others faced drone harassment and live-fire threats while protecting harvesters, showing real personal risk.
Peace Voices Become Isolated After Trauma
- Standing Together called for a ceasefire after October 7th and were initially isolated and labelled traitors by many Israelis.
- Their stance reveals how peace voices can be rapidly marginalized after major security shocks.
Silencing Through Threats And Fear
- Rula Daud describes self-censoring after threats: she avoided Arabic in public and paused posting for a month.
- She received threats naming her address and still fears speaking Arabic near soldiers on trains.