Nicholas Herd: The entire ceremony was inclusive, loving and caring – which was the theme. Listening to Professor Haidar Eidan tell the Palestinian story was emotional and put things into perspective. I think we all ought to be thankful to be able to listen to him to share his experiences with us.
Against the backdrop of the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) interim ruling against Israel, which has sparked global conversation, reflection, and mobilisation, South African Jews for a Free Palestine hosted an evening of commemoration and solidarity at the Nelson Mandela Foundation and this is what people took away…
Shari Maluleke: The conversation was informative and important for the Palestine movement. Today was also healing and encouraging. It made me hopeful that Palestine will someday be free with the help of the international community.Thomas Alfred: The entire experience was touching. Professor Haidar Eid’s words highlighted the suffering happening in Gaza currently and there was an important dialogue around the one state solution which is a dialogue not being held in other countries.Sohela Surajpal: Today was an important reminder of the good work South Africa has done and the people who have driven that work including our legal team. Listening to Professor Haidar Eidan also reminded us of how much work still has to be done and how people of different races and faiths need to come together and work together.
