As we reach two years since October 7th and Israel’s assault on Gaza, Sally Abed and Jess Bricker reflect on the power and pitfalls of empathy, and whether building on something beyond it can create a stronger foundation for solidarity in the struggle for justice and peace.
“The Long Answer” Podcast (en), Israel/Palestine (en), Jess Bricker (en), Sally Abed (en), Standing Together (en), SWANA (en)
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