By his own account, Bassam used to hate Israelis, but through knowing Israelis and learning their stories and working together for peace, he overcame his hate.
Selon son propre témoignage, Bassam haïssait les Israéliens, mais en connaissant des Israéliens, en découvrant leur histoire et en travaillant ensemble pour la paix, il a surmonté sa haine.