I’m only showing the harsh reality of the situation. I would love to show happy kids playing but this is not what is happening. At moments like these… - Hani Abbas

I hope all the people who have problems in their countries can get out. I support people who want to get out if they have dreams, if they want to protect their kids.

The expansion of [Israeli] settlement and the arrest of activists does not make me optimistic about real peace anytime soon. Everyone suffers from this political stupidity.” Hani adds, “The problem in these situations is never the people—it’s always the leaders who guide policy.

My early cartoons were about Palestine, Palestinian refugees in the Middle East. More political than funny because it was difficult for me to draw something funny. I always go towards tragedy and darkness because I draw what I’m feeling. I’m trying to explain about myself and my people.