What is the Walk?
The Walk is a special and new peace initiative. It
is a non-political, heartful effort to create movement for change in hearts and
minds.
It is a non-violent action that empowers those that
take part, as well as demonstrating to others that peace between Jews and Arabs
is possible.
The character of The Walks includes the following:
1. The Walking itself is in silence and in a long
line.
2. We wear as a symbol a white sash.
3. Leaflets are usually given out, but we walk with
no posters or signs.
4. All are welcome, Jew or Arab, right wing or
left.
5. No political or other group can make
representations. Members of such groups are however welcome as individuals as
all other Walkers.
6. We are careful and considerate to all
communities we encounter, and we do not intend to provoke argument or conflict.
7. During the stops and camps of a Walk, programs
are set up to practice dialogue, healing and co-existence.
8. The Walk can go anywhere, provided there are no
undue risks and the form is kept.
9. The Walk is not a forum for political speeches,
even of important visitors. Effort is made to encourage visitors to talk about
reconciliation, suffering and healing of suffering.