L'Oro in Bocca - Le interviste | con Guido Beretta · Radio Belluno Podcast

Racconti dalla Palestina. Con Caterina di Mediterranea With Palestine.

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Caterina explains Sumud, the Palestinian philosophy of non-violent resistance rooted in loving your land.

The episode begins with Guido Beretta introducing Caterina, who has recently returned from the West Bank with Mediterranea Saving Humans. Caterina explains she participated in a two-month mission there, part of Mediterranea's land projects that extend beyond their sea rescue operations. She discusses the organization's work in Ukraine and Palestine, focusing on the West Bank's southern area near Al-Khalil. Caterina introduces the concept of Sumud, a Palestinian philosophy of non-violent resistance taught by grandmothers to youth. She describes how this involves remaining on ancestral land despite daily violence. The conversation shifts to specific tactics used by Israeli settlers, including armed intimidation, destruction of property, and psychological pressure to force Palestinians to leave. Caterina explains the role of international activists like herself: they use their privilege to monitor violations, create reports, and physically interpose themselves to prevent violence. Guido challenges stereotypes about Palestinian appearance, prompting a discussion about colonial lenses in Western perceptions. Caterina shares a personal connection with Elisabeth, wife of Zaccaria, a Palestinian man injured by settlers. The host raises questions about young protesters' historical awareness of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Caterina argues that education is crucial to counter ignorance that enables ongoing human rights violations. She references the Balfour Declaration and criticizes Western paternalism in peace processes. The episode concludes with reflections on how such experiences transform activists, and a promise to continue the series with Mediterranea.

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