Israelis and Lebanese in Europe

Hi everyone,

I have a question I hope you could help me with.

I’m Israeli studying outside of Israel (France) and there’s a few Lebanese in my class. I’ve trying to approach them and be nice (say hi, wish them a good day etc), but most of them legit pretend I do not exist, don’t say hi back when I see them in the hallway, etc.

I was actually a peace and anti-government activist in Israel, but they of course don’t know it as they won’t even look me in the eye.

Do you have any tip how I can make this situation a bit better? I have no intention of having any beef with them (and of course if they don’t want to be my friends I respect their choice). I do not hate Arabs obviously (one of my best friends in this degree is a Muslim woman wearing a hijab). I just want these studies to be okay for everyone.

Thank you so much in advance and may we have peace soon ❤️