Samer Sinijlawi

Samer Sinijlawi is a Palestinian activist born in East Jerusalem, known for his advocacy of peace and a two-state solution. After serving five years in an Israeli prison during his youth for protesting against Israeli occupation, he has emerged as a prominent figure calling for dialogue and reconciliation between Israelis and Palestinians. Sinijlawi rejects violence as a means to achieve political goals and has vocalized his disapproval of both Hamas and the Palestinian Authority, advocating instead for democratic reforms and leadership change. Recently, he has gained attention for his condemnation of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks and his efforts to showcase a moderate Palestinian voice, alongside Israeli activist Gershon Baskin, as they work to promote peace and coexistence.