One of the most common questions Westerners ask about the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians is, "Where are the Palestinian Gandhis?" In other words, if Palestinians just tried renouncing violence and resisting peacefully, they would attract much more sympathy and be more effective in their struggle against Israeli occupation.

But non-violent resistance comes in many different forms and there are many 'Palestinian Gandhis'! They just need a platform that amplifies their voices. These videos were profile a a number of "extraordinary ordinary" people in the Gaza Strip who are peacefully advocating for change in whatever way they can.