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Tony_FLADEM

(3,023 posts)
Thu Sep 11, 2014, 05:59 PM Sep 2014

Miko Peled

“Miko Peled is a peace activist who dares to say in public what others still choose to deny. He has credibility, so when he debunks myths that Jews around the world hold with blind loyalty, people listen. Miko was born in Jerusalem in 1961 into a well known Zionist family. His grandfather, Dr. Avraham Katsnelson was a Zionist leader and signer on the Israeli Declaration of Independence. His father, Matti Peled was a young officer in the war of 1948 and a general in the war of 1967 when Israel conquered the West Bank, Gaza, Golan Heights and the Sinai.

Miko’s unlikely opinions reflect his father’s legacy. General Peled was a war hero turned peacemaker. The general clearly stated that contrary to claims made later, the 1967 war was one of choice, and not because there was no existential threat to the state of Israel. He then dedicated his life to the achievement of Israeli Palestinian peace...."

http://mikopeled.com




I have been listening to this person and it has changed my perspective regarding this issue.
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Miko Peled (Original Post) Tony_FLADEM Sep 2014 OP
He is a good man. I don't agree with him about one state but I certainly understand why he Jefferson23 Sep 2014 #1

Jefferson23

(30,099 posts)
1. He is a good man. I don't agree with him about one state but I certainly understand why he
Thu Sep 11, 2014, 06:08 PM
Sep 2014

feels that way.

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