Notes
This quote really stuck with me:
"The tears of of bereft Israeli and Palestinian mothers are the same color and substance"
The woman's son, who had been in the Israeli army, had been killed by a sniper in 2002. When they caught him, she said she found no satisfaction in revenge and instead worked towards forgiveness and reconciliation.
More if you're interested: https://www.haaretz.com/opinion/.premium-bereaved-mothers-feel-the-same-pain-1.5404220