We consider ourselves to be comrades in arms to the Palestinian Arabs in their struggle for the liberation of Palestine. There is not a single citizen in South Africa who is not ready to stand by his Palestinian brothers in their legitimate fight against the Zionist racists.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- South Africans consider themselves comrades to Palestinians in their struggle. There is unity between South Africa and Palestine against perceived racist forces.
- In plain terms
- We stand with Palestinians in their fight against racists just as we fought.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared struggle builds international solidarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What binds different liberation movements?
- How do you show solidarity?
Another view
International solidarity can complicate diplomatic relations with opposing states.
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