On Revelations and Revolutions in Ayahuasca Rituals of Palestinians and Israelis - Leor Roseman

Ayahuasca rituals in Israel and Palestine serve as spaces where personal healing and political dimensions intersect. By applying Alain Badiou's theory of events and being to these sessions, specific moments of profound revelation challenge existing political tensions, as seen in cases where Palestinian identity creates a rupture in typical group dynamics. These occurrences promote a collective awareness that transcends societal divisions, often exposing the deeper underlying realities of the occupier-occupied relationship. While this spiritual practice often emphasizes unity, it also operates within societal structures that can reinforce existing power imbalances. Participants may briefly experience an emancipatory sense of oneness, yet the persistent challenge remains integrating these insights into broader social and political change. Practitioners continue to navigate the tension between the transformative potential of psychedelic states and the ongoing realities of regional conflict.