The Daily 'The Interview': Raja Shehadeh Believes Israelis and Palestinians Can Still Find Peace
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Dec 20, 2025 
Raja Shehadeh, a writer and human rights activist from Ramallah, shares his insights on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with unwavering hope. He discusses the impact of his family's exile from Jaffa and the importance of understanding differing narratives. Raja critiques the consequences of settlements and militarism while advocating for mutual self-determination. He emphasizes the need for empathy and connection, urging a shift in media coverage to better reflect Palestinian voices. With a vision for peace, he sees potential in international support for Palestinian rights.
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Isolation Fuels Distorted Perceptions
- Raja notes a generation of Palestinians now have never met a non-settler Israeli because of walls and checkpoints.
- He warns this isolation distorts mutual perceptions and fuels dangerous collective myths.
Teach The Other's Story
- Teach the literature and history of the other to break the illusion of collective guilt and enemy images.
- Focus curricula on times of coexistence and shared life rather than only on massacres.
Zionism Versus Judaism
- Raja distinguishes Zionism as a political project from Jewish religion and says Zionism sought to empty Palestine and make life unbearable for Palestinians.
- He credits Palestinian persistence in staying as a vital tactic against that project.
