As the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues, two peace activists are in Australia to drive support for a permanent ceasefire in the year long conflict.
Arab Palestinian Dr Shahd Bishara and Israeli Jew Nadav Shofet are from Standing Together, a progressive grassroots movement of Jewish and Palestinians citizens of Israel.In Tel Aviv, thousands of people have taken to the streets, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, and the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas.
"Our government is deteriorating into fascism, and the police has been taken over by the far right and therefore are putting, restrictions on our activity. But we also see that more and more people are understanding that this war is not benefiting absolutely anyone in the region. And that means Palestinians, but also Jewish Israelis.
It's unclear what impact the election of Donald Trump in the US might have on negotiations in the future, but Mr Shofet says he's sceptical that the president-elect will help achieve peace. But Standing Together is facing opposition from both the left and the right of the political spectrum.
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