Yesterday, I took part in an online meeting of “Elders for Peace,” a group of scholars, activists, and advocates who reunite to organize actions promoting peace. We listened to two direct testimonies about the genocide of Palestinians. They were touching and meaningful, leaving all the participants speechless; for some long minutes, no one dared to comment, not even to raise a question. Later, one of the attendees quoted, “When words fail, silence speaks.” After I disconnected from the Zoom conference, I couldn’t shake the gloomy thoughts. An overwhelming sense of powerlessness took over my mind and soul. Then I reacted […]