Four former Israeli soldiers and three Palestinian fighters form Combatants for Peace, advocating for a two-state solution after renouncing violence.
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Four former Israeli soldiers and three Palestinian fighters form Combatants for Peace, advocating for a two-state solution after renouncing violence.
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Chen Alon, a former Israeli soldier, and Sulaiman Khatib, a former Palestinian fighter, reflect on their pasts in "Disturbing the Peace." The 2016 documentary shows members of Combatants for Peace as they advocate for a two-state solution. Through interviews and personal stories, including Shifa al-Qudsi's account of losing her home in Tulkarm, the film presents their journeys from violence to non-violent activism. It premiered at Ebertfest on April 15, 2016.
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Why Watch
- Meet former Israeli soldier Chen Alon and his story.
- Find out about Sulaiman Khatib's transformation from fighter to activist.
- See the impact of personal trauma on peace efforts.
Did You Know
- The film premiered on April 15, 2016, at Ebertfest.
- Shifa al-Qudsi attempted a suicide bombing in Netanya as an act of vengeance.
- The film won the Ebert Humanitarian Award in 2016.
- It was shown on the separation wall in the West Bank in July 2016.
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Who directed the documentary Disturbing the Peace?
Disturbing the Peace was directed by Stephen Apkon and Andrew Young.
What is the main focus of the activist group Combatants for Peace?
Combatants for Peace is an activist group of former Israeli soldiers and Palestinian fighters who advocate for a two-state solution and have renounced violence.
When did Disturbing the Peace premiere?
Disturbing the Peace premiered on April 15, 2016, at Ebertfest.
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