Hope in the dark

In most wars, the innocent usually bear the brunt of it, even though they usually have little to do with the disagreement that led to war. However what is always surprising is the resilience of the human spirit, and the ability for people to have hope in their hearts, and the readiness to forgive in their souls.

Asked if they can ever live in peace with Israel, especially after the toll from the recent air strikes, she is surprisingly conciliatory.

"If they stop bombing the women and children, if they let us live in freedom," she says, "then we can live with them like family, like brothers and sisters."

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