Bo Fauth, a lawyer and educator, shares her transformative journey of challenging perceptions and seeking justice in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Through her experiences in Israel and the Palestinian territories, Bo evolved from viewing Palestinians as terrorists to recognizing their humanity and plight under occupation. She discusses shocking incidents she witnessed that shaped her understanding of the conflict. Bo's advocacy focuses on raising awareness, advocating for policy changes, and promoting peaceful coexistence. Her powerful narrative sheds light on the complexities and injustices in the region.

Music by Lucas Knutter

Events:

Second Intifada

British Rule in Palestine Mandate

1948 War

Desmond Tutu a Speaker at Friends of Sabeel Conference in 2007

Organizations:

Friends of Sabeel North America

Hadassah – The Women’s Zionist Organization of America

Knesset (Israeli Parliament)

Anti-Defamation League (ADL)

J Street

American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)

Code Pink: Women for Peace

US Campaign for Palestinian Rights (Formerly US Campaign to End Israeli Occupation)

Places:

Israeli West Bank Barrier (The Wall)

St. George’s College: Jerusalem

Ben Gurion Airport

Policies:

Closed Military Zone in the West Bank

Israeli citizens discouraged from traveling to the Palestinian-controlled area of the West Bank (Area A)

A History of the US Blocking UN Resolutions Against Israel

BDS Movement

People:

Reverend Bob (Robert) and Maureen Tobin

Former Senator Lincoln Chafee

Donald (Don) E. Wagner – Author and former professor and National Program Director for Friends of Sabeel – North America

Jeff Halper – Anthropologist, author, and Head of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD)

Yasser Arafat

Other:

Demographics of Israel