I love this story, from the title to the very end. It is a potent call to those in the business of healing and education to speak up. As Palestinian Americans, we face that "both sides" prejudice at every turn. Our voices are suppressed, online accounts shut down, schools forbid our student organizations and silence us, while the media blasts Israeli propaganda. If Jewish Americans feel uncomfortable hearing you talk about the genocide, we are literally dying from your silence.

Non-violent resistance actually has a long history in the Palestinian struggle. The First Intifada (1987-1993) was wholly nonviolent, and successful in many ways. The BDS campaign (boycotts, divestment, and sanctions) is a global nonviolent movement in support of Palestine, and I encourage all to join it. The choice of non-violent resistance makes less sense today because Palestinians in Gaza are under the threat of annihilation. Even before the genocide, Israeli leaders were speaking in genocidal language. Palestinians have the right to defend themselves.

The nonviolent resistance part of the movement (including civil disobedience and direct action) is still effective globally. It is clear that Israel gets its support from the US and select Western countries, and it is the duty of citizens of those countries to shut down their governments.