'A Wall Can Be Violent'

Arun Gandhi on his motive in visiting Palestine and Israel, and the response to his message of non-violence:

'A Wall Can Be Violent'
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What was your goal in visiting Palestine and Israel?
Many Palestinians told you that both non-violent and violent movements are needed to achieve the goals of the Palestinian struggle.
You have been quoted as saying that the separation wall Israel is constructing is worse than the Bantustan (self-governing region) system of South Africa's apartheid regime. Can you elaborate?
The Israelis wondered why you did not describe terrorism as an act of violence.
But the wall killed nobody; terrorism killed a thousand.
You said you want Palestinian refugees to march from Jordan to Palestine. Don't you think many could die implementing this proposal?
Then it doesn't remain non-violent.
What's the condition like in the Palestinian refugee camps in Jordan?
What's your advice to the Israelis so that Palestinians accept them better?
Do you welcome Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's decision to vacate Gaza?
What did you tell the Palestinians about terrorism?
Did you tell this to Arafat?
What was his reaction?
Maybe the Palestinians did not completely endorse your call?
Do you plan to undertake a similar visit to Kashmir?
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