HAMAS VS. FATAH - PART 2Pick a side!Published October, 2007
PHOTOS BY AMEED
INTERVIEWED BY ALAA FALAH
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Ameed Khudareyeh is 21 years old and lives in Nablus. He is a university student and sells shoes at a market.
Vice: Who do you support, Fatah or Hamas?
Ameed: Hamas.
What has caused the current political situation?
Everyone caused it. There shouldn’t be any fighting. For peace the occupation has to be gone and we’ll be fine. It’s not important if I support Hamas or not, what matters is to believe in what’s right. We live in a bad situation because of occupation, and once it’s gone there will be no difference if I support Fatah or Hamas. What really matters is that we all should live properly as humans.
And does your family have the same opinion?
Not necessarily. This is personal, you support what you believe in.
Would you die for your country?
I love my life.
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Samer Salem, 23, is a taxi driver in the al-Ein camp for Palestinian refugees.
Vice: Do you support Fatah or Hamas?
Samer: I support Hamas, because I believe that Hamas is the one who will give hope and dignity to the Palestinian people. The fighting between Fatah and Hamas is not necessary and no one will benefit from it.
What causes it?
It’s caused by sedition. When Hamas formed the government, the whole world stood against it. They stopped funding us, and that made us hungry.
Would you die for your cause?
How many Palestinians have died for this? Thousands... so, yes. |
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Salma Awad is a 16-year-old living in Nablus City. She is a student.
Vice: Do you support or belong to any movement?
Salma: I’ve belonged to Fatah for three years.
Why did you choose Fatah?
I think that belonging to Fatah makes me feel secure in life. That’s why I feel that I should belong to this movement, and there are thousands of students just like me. I trust that Fatah will make us equal to the rest of the world and bring peace.
And will you continue with Fatah no matter what?
I guess so. I see that the Palestinian dream will come true with Fatah. We should have hope and never give up.
Would you sacrifice your life for your country?
Of course. A lot of people around the world die for their country. We live in a large prison that the world doesn’t know about. Occupation is unacceptable. |
TO BE CONTINUED:
HAMAS VS. FATAH | 1 | 2 |
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