Palestine Lives: Memories and Hopes for the
Future
Posted on Tuesday August 12,
2008
We asked you to tell us your
memories of Palestine and your hopes for the
future at this difficult landmark. Below are
a few of the responses we heard.
“The Palestinian narrative commences
with our Nakba 60 years ago, and continues
to this day for Palestinians throughout the
world. Attempts at peaceful resolution of
the Palestinian-Israeli conflict must
continue with the focus and vigor that the
human dimension requires and deserves.” -George Salem, Chairman of AAI Board of
Directors
“The hope is still there. We never lost
hope…” -Anis Barghouti, former Palestinian
Ambassador to the United States
“I was raised on stories of olive trees,
learned my alphabet from peace processes.
It’s only natural for me to continue to hope
for Palestine.” -Ryah Aqel
“My hope is that there will come a time
when we aren’t transfixed on the violence
and suffering of the Palestinian people, but
rather the beauty of their land and passion
of their people. One day, may the Arab
people find stability, security, and
sovereignty in a region plagued with
unrest.” -Sirene Abou-Chakra
“The resiliency of the human spirit is
best captured by the youth of the Jenin
refugee camp. Speaking with them is a mixed
dose of reality, hope, and desperation,
reminding you that peace and justice can
never be separated.” -Andrew Dalack
“My hope for Palestine is to see a
peaceful coexistence of all of the people
that currently exist there. My ultimate hope
is to see two states that will exist side by
side peacefully and independently and to see
each state embodying peace, justice and
freedom of expression for each of its
citizens.” -Abeer Saleh
“Visiting my family in Nablus, Palestine
has always been the most welcoming, and one
of the best memories I will forever cherish.
I strongly desire peace in the future and
assurance that my family will always stay
safe.” -Raya Abu-Zahra
“I’m hopeful, but it is depressing to
still have to argue points about things that
are factual. Because so few are aware of the
facts of the Nakba, many people regard the
truth as myth. Yet age old myths from the
other side are still perceived as facts.
When the truth is completely out there and
acknowledged on both sides, we will have
progress. Thanks to technology, individuals
can now access and uncover the truth for
themselves. As a result, we will have a more
democratic vision of a realistic
resolution.” -Elena Farsakh
“I think we—as Palestinians—should shift
our focus from a national framework to a
humanist one. It is quite simple: just like
all human beings on this earth, Palestinians
everywhere deserve to live in peace with
justice and dignity. It is our fundamental
human right.” -Janan M.
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