Interview Questions for Adi Dagan
Can you tell me about your background, how you became active?
What made you want to be involved?
Had you been active in any organization before then?
What do you do in Machsom Watch, at Kalandia checkpoint for instance?
Can you describe where Kalandia checkpoint is?
How does the wall affect Kalandia checkpoint now?
What is the current situation at the checkpoint?
Can you talk about your experience monitoring checkpoints?
Can you tell me about a certain event that affected you personally?
How do you think your work with Machsom Watch furthers peace?
Did any relationships develop between you and Palestinian people at the checkpoints?
What kind of relationships, if any, develop with the soldiers?
Can you say more about Machsom Watch's relationship with the Israeli army?
Are you responsible for coordinating with the army?
Did you serve in the army in the past or do you do reserve service?
How do you think you are perceived by the soldiers at the checkpoint?
Did the situation at the checkpoints come as a surprise to you?
How did you feel the first time you went to a checkpoint with Machsom Watch?
Do you think Israelis are aware of the situation at the checkpoints?
Are your guests [the Israelis you bring to see the checkpoints] political figures?
Why can't men be a part of your organization?
Does the army endorse your activity? How does it work?
Can you tell me about a confrontation you had with a soldier?
What are your goals as media coordinator?
Are you referring to Shovrim Shtika? [literally 'breaking the silence']
Do you have a specific strategy concerning the Israeli audience?
What successes do you see regarding international audiences?
What do you hope will happen in the future?
How does the connection between the organizations work in the Coalition?
What are the drawbacks to the way you currently operate?
What do you think you should choose to focus on?
What does the slogan There is a Partner mean? What are you trying to say?
Which specific roles can women play in a peace process?
You have been active in the project of tours of the wall. Can you tell me about that?
Why would groups like Beitar bring kids to the tour of the wall?
Who do you most want to take on a tour of the wall in Jerusalem?
Can you give an example of a group you presumed would react a certain way and that surprised you?
What do you say to somebody who says, "No, we really do need the wall" during the tour?
Do people yell at each other during these discussions?
Who are you trying to reach through the media?
What would you like to see happen after people go home from the tours?
How has being active changed or affected your life?
Do you have any doubts regarding the things you do?
How does your family react to what you do?
How would you define your community?
How does the conflict affect your life?
What will the region look life when there is peace?
What do you view as the roots of the conflict?
Are Zionism and a Jewish state important to you?
What do you think needs to change in order to change the situation?
Which international audience is the most influential in the region?
Do you think the US has misconceptions regarding the conflict?
Why did former peace processes fail?
Can you give an example of an attitude that needs to change?
