"We Stand with Mohammad"

Naomi Klein

“But as we see with Mohammad Othman’s arrest, Palestinians are still treated as the enemy, even when they embrace this non-violent tactic. It is clear that for the supposedly democratic Israeli state, no tactic – no matter how peaceful – is an acceptable way for Palestinians to resist an illegal occupation.”

“I learned more from spending a day driving around the West Bank with Othman, following the land-grabbing path of the Wall, than I have from reading dozens of books. His passion for knowledge and his love of the land are astounding and contagious.”

Naom Chomsky

“It is deeply disturbing to learn that Mohammad Othman has been arrested on his return from Norway, on unspecified security charges that it is hard to take seriously. He is precisely the kind of person who should be welcomed if there is to be any hope of progress towards a just peace. I hope that this action will be quickly rescinded.”