Achinoam Nini (Noa) a Jewish Israeli musician, and Mira Awad, a Palestinian Israeli musician, who are representing Israel in Eurovision, have joined the OneVoice Movement, an international grassroots movement that aims to amplify the voice of Israeli and Palestinian moderates, empowering them to seize back the agenda for conflict resolution and demand that their leaders achieve a two-state solution guaranteeing the end of occupation, establishing a viable independent Palestinian state, and ensuring the safety and security of the state of Israel - allowing both people to live in peace with all their neighbors.
OVI held a special send off event to Mira and Achinoam in a club in Tel Aviv. Over 250 people attended. At the event the two made a special tribute to the crowd by singing a very moving unplugged version of "There must be another way". Supporters raised a toast for success and support for the two brave artists and their message of hope.
Achinoam Nini (Noa): In my first meeting with the movement's representatives in Israel we immediately connected to their message. I believe that there must be another way and that most people in the region would like to move forward and end the conflict. The problem is that the voices of the moderate people are almost unheard. Mira and I hope that we can strengthen the moderates' voices and prove there can be another way.
Mira Awad: I identify with the movement because it's non-partisan. I deeply believe that in each and every one of us there is a desire to put an end to the killing, no matter where they stand on the political map. Therefore it is our responsibility to pressure the leaders of both peoples to fulfill the role they were elected for and to find a way for both people to live peacefully side by side. The mere existence of this movement which operates on both sides and which keep the torch of sanity lit, in hard days and moments of crisis, fills me with hope for a better future in our region.
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Posted by: asdy | May 07, 2009 at 02:43 PM
This is pure propaganda by Israel, trying to put a facade of co-existence to the world. In essence, there is no integration of Israeli Arabs, they are discriminated against by law and in all walks of life. Palestinians (those under occupation) suffer a much worse fate as you have recently seen in Gaza.
This reminds me of German propaganda in the Berlin olympics.
Posted by: Yosef Buzaglo | May 15, 2009 at 11:57 PM
(Written after Eurovision final...)Well, I thought they acquitted themselves well, but they finished only 16th behind a lot of pop fluff, dance-hall simulated sex, and ethnic pastiches. What does THAT tell us about Europe?
Posted by: Alan Abbey | May 17, 2009 at 05:16 AM
Noa and Mira--I salute you for your courage to bring your vision of unity to the European stage. Sadly, there are people out there who refuse to believe that 2 individuals can help end conflict by the power of their voices. Don't listen to them! Stay strong, and keep on singing! Then Palestinian and Israeli society will have to listen! Wish prayers of peace and love.
Posted by: Leah Vaks | May 22, 2009 at 06:41 PM
Mira and Noa~~Let your Lights shine through the vibrations that come from within, spreading that Light and message to all souls whom it touches, reaches...You are supported by many with the same thought and hope for Oneness, Unity, Peace. With Love and Blessings.
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