Sally Abed

Palestinian and Israeli activists discuss interconnected liberation and safety, U.S. aid implications, myths about the crisis, and the importance of upcoming elections. Standing Together movement aims for peace, equality, and justice amid ongoing conflicts in the region.

Sally Abed, a Palestinian-Israeli activist with Standing Together, brings a vital perspective on the Israel-Palestine conflict. She discusses the 'psychosis' faced by Palestinians in Israel and the challenges of identity amidst ongoing discrimination. The conversation navigates the complexities of leadership and safety, critiquing both Hamas and Israeli policies. Sally emphasizes the importance of building coalitions for peace and challenges listeners to consider what happens after a ceasefire, advocating for genuine political change and grassroots unity.

Alon Lee Green is the national co-director of Standing Together, a grassroots Israeli-Palestinian peace movement, while Rula Daoud and Sally Abed represent Palestinian perspectives within the same initiative. They delve into the shift in focus from advocating for a Gaza ceasefire to protecting West Bank communities. Rula candidly shares the rising fears faced by Palestinian citizens, while Sally discusses the challenges of motherhood amid conflict. Their collective efforts highlight the complexities of promoting coexistence and the backlash from both sides of the divide.