Mohamed, Ph.D
1 min readOct 29, 2023

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I can recognize that the article's message of love, forgiveness and reconciliation might resonate with Palestinians who have been directly affected by the conflict.
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Palestinians have suffered for decades from displacement, dispossession, and violence, and many still long for a just and lasting solution to the conflict.

It is important to note that Palestinians have experienced significant oppression and injustice under the Israeli occupation, including restrictions on their movement, land confiscations, settlements, frequent violence, and human rights abuses.
The conflict is not just a political and territorial one but also deeply rooted in the systematic oppression of the Palestinian people.

Palestinians have a rich cultural and historical heritage that is deeply intertwined with their land, and they have a legitimate claim to it.
Acknowledging and respecting their narrative and experiences is essential to reaching a peaceful resolution.
It will also take more than just forgiveness and empathy to heal the wounds of the conflict, but also concrete actions that address the root causes of the conflict, such as the occupation, settlement expansion, and the right of return for Palestinian refugees.

In the end, while the message of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation might resonate with some Palestinians, it is important not to oversimplify the complexity of the conflict and the experiences of those affected by it.
A true path to peace will require a willingness to acknowledge and address the injustices and historical grievances.
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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

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