Palestinian peace activist and conflict resolution expert, Hamze Awawde, and Israeli activist Itzik Goldberger (both representatives of the grassroots organization, Standing Together) will discuss the on-the-ground realities for the people living through the Israeli-Gaza conflict, and will explore what it will take to shift from war to collective liberation.

Hamze and Itzik are engaging speakers with deep knowledge and passion about Palestine and Israel, both the conflicts and the tools it takes to overcome decades of mutual trauma. Their raw and honest conversation will explain the factual realities on the ground and will discuss the actual people who are living in the land.  Through their dialogue, they are helping to expand awareness and hope as the world shifts from constant war to collective liberation.

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Hamze Awawde is a Palestinian peace activist and conflict resolution expert; he holds a master's degree in Global Community Development from the Hebrew University. His family was directly affected by the Nakba and was strongly involved in the Palestinian national movement, during which his grandfather was killed. This history showed Hamze the need to break the cycle of bloodshed and he has worked for many years to seek joint liberation and a shared future. Since October 2023, Hamze has intensified efforts in collaboration with Palestinian and Israeli peace activists, calling for a cessation of violence, creating hope, and fostering spaces for dialogue.

Itzik Goldberger is the managing partner of Aviv Partners, a management consulting firm. He supports nonprofits that work toward peace-building between Israelis and Palestinians. He is a founding member of UnXeptable (which advocates against the judicial overhaul in Israel and for hostage release), a JStreet member of the San Francisco Area Executive Committee, and DAC for district 10 (Marc Desaulnier). He is also a mentor in the Palestinian Mentorship Program. He calls for ceasefire, standing up against extremism, and for having a liberal democratic vision. 

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