Your Bystander Profile
The Observer
Observers are usually professional who avoid public engagement but privately seek basic information about humanitarian causes. They care enough to learn but feel overwhelmed by complexity, preferring low-pressure, anonymous ways to stay informed without taking sides.
Here are some information and resources, you might find useful:
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Palestine for beginners
After World War I, the League of Nations (controlled by the leading colonial powers of the time, Britain and France) carved up the territories of the defeated Ottoman Empire.
Merip – Middle East Research and Information Project
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Jewish Voice for Peace: Our Approach to Zionism
Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) argues that Zionism is a settler-colonial ideology that has dispossessed Palestinians of their land and rights. They advocate for anti-Zionism, supporting Palestinian liberation and equality, and reject the idea that Zionism is synonymous with Judaism or Jewish safety. JVP calls for solidarity in opposing Israeli apartheid.
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Gaza is our Home
This film uncovers first-hand the true scale of suffering endured by the film-maker’s own family trapped within the Gaza Strip. It is more than just a film, it is a behind-the-headlines look into the lives of those currently suffering.
By Monica Shaer