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From Shadows to Light: Voices of Peace in Times of War

Combatans for Peace

From Shadows to Light: Voices of Peace in Times of War

Nour Shehadeh

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Main character presentation

OCCUPATION: The individual's primary occupation shifts from participating in armed resistance, including leadership roles in the political and military wings of the Fatah party, to later becoming a representative of Palestinian prisoners and ultimately leading a non-violent resistance movement.

SCHOOLING: The individual finished high school and became a student at Birzeit University during the First Intifada, indicating at least a high school education.

GENDER: The gender of the individual is not explicitly mentioned in the text. But we can guess that he is autodefined as a man.

INCOME: No direct information is provided on the individual's income. However, given their involvement in activism and resistance, it is unlikely that they had stable or high incomes, especially during periods of hiding and imprisonment.

Demographics

AGE: The age of the individual is not explicitly mentioned in the text, but we can deduce that he was born and grew up witnessing various events from the 1970s onwards, so that he is now probably in his 50s.

1989-1995

2000s

1987-1989

1972

A lifetime in events

Timetable

1987

Education and subsequent arrests : Enrolment at Birzeit University during the First Intifada, followed by closure of the university and subsequent arrest, leading to beatings for resistance activities.

Arrest and activism : Participation in demonstrations against the poisoning of a girls' school by the Israeli army, resulting in the individual's first arrest.

1980s

Participation in the Resistance : Witnessing the killing of two young men in the camp, which motivated the decision to participate in the resistance against the occupation.

1972

Arrest and father's influence: The arrest of the individual's father by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for weapons possession at a young age probably influenced his perception of the conflict and his desire to resist.

1970s

Early exposure to violence : Born and raised in the Palestinian refugee camp of Tulkarem, where he witnessed violence, killings and arrests from an early age.

19ths

Late 90s + 2000s

Arrests and persistence : Establish a peace office and face continued arrests and interrogations by the military, affirming the perceived threat of non-violent resistance to the status quo.

Transition to non-violent resistance : Transition to non-violent activism, influenced by the teachings of Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, despite opposition from some in Tulkarem.

Prison experience and activism : Endured interrogation and torture in prison, became a representative of Palestinian prisoners and initially refused to participate in the peace process upon release.

1989 + 90s

Personal life in the midst of conflict: He meets his future wife Amal at a demonstration, faces arrest on their wedding day and spends years in hiding and in prison.

Late 80s

Leadership in the Fatah Party : Become responsible for the political and military wing of the local Fatah party while on the run, intensifying his involvement in the armed resistance.

19-20ths

THINKING:

• "Armed resistance is not achieving anything".
• "Non-violence could be the solution".

HEARING:

• Shouts and slogans at demonstrations
• Sounds of weapons and conflict Voices of leaders and comrades in resistance

FEELING:

• Anger towards the occupation.

• Determination to fight for the cause.
• Despair at the lack of progress in the situation.

SEEING:

• Scenes of violence and repression
• Images of the occupation and the struggle for independence
• Symbols of Palestinian identity and resistance
• Effects of suffering and injustice

DOING:

• Participates in demonstrations and resistance activities
• Organises and leads resistance groups
• Seeks a peaceful solution to the conflict

SAYING:

• "We were living in very difficult
• very difficult circumstances.
• "We were not treated as human beings."
• "Where is all this violence taking us?"

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Adrián Losada

Thank you all

Life Stories

Facing people

From Shadows to Light: Voices of Peace in Times of War

Combatans for Peace

From Shadows to Light: Voices of Peace in Times of War

Tuly Flint

Get to know Nour Shehadeh

Main character presentation

OCCUPATION: He is a social worker specializing in trauma and post-trauma treatment, with accreditation as an EMDR consultant and Couples and Family therapist. He also serves as the Israeli General Coordinator for Combatants for Peace. He has a private practice in Tel Aviv and works with individuals, groups, families, young children, and teenagers who have experienced traumatic events. .

SCHOOLING: Tuly Flint has a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Tel Aviv University.

GENDER: The gender of the individual is not explicitly mentioned in the text. Not explicitly stated, but based on the name "Tuly" and his photo it is likely that he identifies as male

INCOME: Not founded

Demographics

AGE: The age of the individual is not explicitly mentioned in the text, but we can deduce that he is in his late 50s or early 60s

2000s

2021 on

1980-90s

1970s

A lifetime in events

Timetable

1980s

Military Service: Tuly joined the Golani Brigade, an infantry combat brigade, with the intention of contributing to society. He underwent training, including a medics' course, and served as a platoon commander during the first Intifada in Gaza. He mentions witnessing orders to "break hands and feet," which he did not follow, indicating his exposure to violence within the military context.

1970s

Teenage Years in Settlement: Tuly moved to a settlement called Sha’arei Tikva as a teenager, where he worked in building the settlement. This experience likely exposed him to interactions with Palestinians and their communities.

19ths

2020s

Affiliation with Combatants for Peace: Motivated by the suffering he witnessed and a desire for equality and peace, Tuly joined Combatants for Peace approximately three years prior to the time of the statement. He currently serves as the Israeli General Coordinator for the movement, working alongside Palestinian former fighters and combatants towards reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts.

2010s

Awakening to Suffering and Trauma: Tuly's experiences during the 2014 war in Gaza, also known as Operation Protective Edge, deeply impacted him. He witnessed the suffering of both soldiers and Palestinians, leading him to re-evaluate his beliefs about the conflict and the impact of violence on all sides.

2000s

Post-Military Education and Career: After completing his military service, Tuly pursued a Bachelor's and Master's degree in clinical social work. He focused on treating trauma and post-trauma, particularly in the context of war and terror. He advanced in rank during his reserve duty and served as a deputy battalion commander and later a lieutenant colonel during the Second Lebanon War.

20ths

THINKING:

• "Maybe we could live together in the occupation as it is."
• "I wanted to influence from within, so that things would be done humanely."
• "There was not an individual event that pushed me to be an activist for equality and peace – it was a continuum of unnecessary suffering on both sides."

HEARING:

• The orders to "break hands and feet" during the first Intifada.
• Stories of suffering from soldiers and Palestinians.
• Voices of those advocating for peace and equality.

FEELING:

• Empathy for the suffering of soldiers and Palestinians.
• Regret for past actions in the military.
• Healing through working with Combatants for Peace.

Doing:

• Serving in the Golani Brigade as a company medic
• Treating trauma and post-trauma as a therapist.
• Working with Combatants for Peace as the Israeli General Coordinator.
• Providing therapy for individuals who have experienced traumatic events.

Seeing:

• The suffering of soldiers and Palestinians during wars and conflicts.
• The impact of trauma on individuals and communities.
• The need for reconciliation and peacebuilding efforts in a deeply divided society.

SAYING:

• "I wanted to contribute as much as possible."
• "I believed in an 'enlightened occupation.' I was wrong."
• "The eyes and gaze of the trauma victims are the same on both sides."
• "I joined Combatants for Peace."

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Adrián Losada

Thank you all