Rafat Dakhili from Palestine at the Launch of Plight of Palestinians campaign

  • 2 February 2009
Rafat Dakhili from Palestine at the Launch of Plight of Palestinians campaign

“I stand here today with one question. Will the world finally decide that killing is not the way to stop problems? Killing feeds the spirit of hatred and resentment. It will only deepen hate and frustration. How painful it must be to see the bodies of loved ones lifeless. This pain and resentment can lead to extreme consequences and actions.

Killing does not help. It never has helped resolve an issue and it never will. It is our duty as citizens of the world to help the helpless. We must stand and speak for the lives of the innocent. Let not the interest of the mighty be put forward as the sole agenda. War crimes must be stopped. Wars must be banned!”