Average Quote by Uri Avnery
“There are lots of signs that average Israelis want peace. But after such a long war - this conflict has been going on now for 120 years - you have a fifth generation being born into it on both sides. Such a conflict creates hatred, fears, stereotypes, and demonizations of the other. It would be an illusion to believe you can put an end to this overnight.”
![“It is our responsibility as the stronger party [Israel], as the occupying power, to convince the Palestinians that they can achieve their basic national aims, their just national aspirations, without violence. Unfortunately, the behavior of the Sharon administration, and before this of the Barak…” quote by Uri Avnery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ed/uri-avnery-22947_achieve_it-is-our-responsibility-as-the-stronger_131012.jpg)
![“What is the alternative to peace? A catastrophe for both peoples [Palestine and Israel].” quote by Uri Avnery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/099/uri-avnery-22947_alternatives_what-is-the-alternative-to-peace-a-catas_749423.jpg)
![“Violence [in Palestina] is a symptom; the occupation is the disease - a mortal disease for everybody concerned, the occupied and the occupiers. Therefore, the first responsibility is to put an end to the occupation.” quote by Uri Avnery](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/906/uri-avnery-22947_career_violence-in-palestina-is-a-symptom-the-o_1218143.jpg)
