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Crosscurrents
Crosscurrents
Crosscurrents is our award-winning radio news magazine, broadcasting Mondays through Thursdays at 11 a.m. on 91.7 FM. We make joyful, informative stories that engage people across the economic, social, and cultural divides in our community. Listen to full episodes at kalw.org/crosscurrents

This Palestinian man is prioritizing humanity, especially in times of war

KALW | By Asal Ehsanipour
Published December 11, 2023 at 6:00 AM PST
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is moved from Gaza to Pacifica in 2005, and has lived here ever since.
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib
Ahmed Fouad Alkhatib is moved from Gaza to Pacifica in 2005, and has lived here ever since.
"And that's where I view my strength, is in kind of breaking across the binary communities. You know, pro Israel or anti Palestinian. Anti Israel and pro Palestinian. Like, I'm not pro this and I'm not anti that."

This Bay Area Palestinian believes that the only path towards peace comes from embracing our shared humanity – even during times of war.

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This story aired in the December 11, 2023 episode of Crosscurrents.
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