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Mediators Without Borders And The Efficacy Of Community Mediation Centers In Israel And Palestine, Jenna Homeyer

Journal of Dispute Resolution

This Comment will also discuss whether using specific techniques from each center can help restore relations between the people of Israel and Palestine. “[C]ulture is not posited as the cause of conflict, instead, it is intertwined with conflict and the processes of resolution.” What makes each center successful is that they embrace cultural differences. Instead of viewing cultural differences as an obstacle to peace they use cultural norms like Sulha, a traditional Arab way to resolve conflict, to invite peace. Each of these processes maintains a person’s dignity through the resolution process, and helps each party see the opposing party …