A brother mourns / On The Brink: Jenin's Rising Resistance

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Ammar Salahat’s younger brother, Izz al-Din, was one of the resistance fighters killed on January 26th.

“In the Jenin camp we’ve become used to this situation. Every day there is a martyr, every day. We’ve gotten used to it. What else can I say? For the past two years, there is not a night or day where we sleep. The day has become night, and night has become day. This is the reality in the camp.”

When asked why his younger brother was motivated to join the armed resistance, Ammar responded: “We are surrounded on all sides. We can’t travel, or move about freely. The young men are under pressure, we’re under pressure from all sides.”

“Someone’s dad is a martyr, or his brother, or his uncle. When they grow up they want to be like their uncle or brother. When you turn on the news, it’s all about Jenin. People need to take action,” he continued.

“Enough of the ‘negotiations.’ These negotiations have brought us nothing. Since I was born I’ve been hearing about negotiations, and it’s all been for nothing. You can’t negotiate with Israel.”