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Enduring friendship between Dayan’s widow and Arafat’s mother-in-law

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Published: 26 October 2017

Last updated: 4 March 2024

other=in=law, friendshiRUTH LIVES IN Tel Aviv. Every inch of her apartment is covered with mementoes, pictures and different items. Raymonda lives in Malta with her daughter Suha and her granddaughter Zahwa Arafat.

These two impressive women last met about half a year ago in Ryamonda’s house. Almost every week, on Tuesday, they talk on Skype about their children, their grandchildren, literature, films and about the shattered hopes of peace.

Their friendship began exactly 50 years ago. Ruth, who was already a very active public figure at the time, visited Nablus and asked to meet with a group of women to promote a dialogue and coexistence. She was approached by Raymonda, a 27-year-old leading young journalist.

FULL STORY Dayan’s widow, Arafat’s mother-in-law talk peace (Ynet)
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