asked in 2005

1. What were the experiences that made you leave Israel?

I have not changed the front, only my position at the “front”, it means that my struggle for just peace goes on. My experience is, that you can influence with exact information and good will the public opinion, despite the conspiracy in silence.


2. Has the human rights situation in Israel improved or worsened since you left?

I have visited Israel/Palestine recently (May 2005), invited by Israeli and Palestinian human rights organisations. The situation of the Palestinians is much worse. I am following it all the time, and alarming as much as I can.


3. From military courts to university teaching – where do you feel more powerful?

I am not teaching any more — it was till 1993; I left Israel in 1990. I feel powerful as much as I am able to influence the audience. I feel quite powerful during my public meetings (as well as lectures, before). I did not feel powerful in front of the discriminating Israeli judges, while the judicial system towards the Palestinians turned to be a farce.


4. What is motivating you?

Love, devotion, impossibility to live with injustice, compassion and the will to help those oppressed and dispossessed, the will to support just solutions like peace with justice for the Palestinian and the Israelis.


5. What can we do against the oppression and for a just peace?

Not to be silent in front of injustice, to try to disseminate the information about it, to demonstrate solidarity with the oppressed, to propagate the idea of the just peace based on international law to the benefit of the both parties.


6. What effect has the RLA had on your work?

It is one of the best kinds of assistance to my work and to my endeavours. I am very grateful for this prize, which is empowering me.