Your Bystander Profile
The Quiet Ally
Quiet Allies are usually professional who do not believe they can take any action that will make a difference for Palestinians. They get involved at a number of different social advocacy issues at a local level. They feel for Palestinians suffering but do not think it is their responsibility to advocate for them.
Here are some information and resources, you might find useful:
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Why Palestine Matters – The Struggle To End Colonialism
This book explores why Palestine’s situation matters on a global scale, its international repurcussions, and how it intersects with other progressive movements.
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Ten Myths About Israel by Illan Pappe
In this book the outspoken and radical Israeli historian Ilan Pappe examines the most contested ideas concerning the origins and identity of the contemporary state of Israel.
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How I survive: a seven-year-old’s life in Gaza
A child trying to find normality in life, such as brushing her hair using the mirror in the car. It’s a movie about the strength of a child and her relationship and the simple things in life in the midst of tremendous hardship.
The Guardian