by Joshua McElwee, PCUSA intern
In the middle of the holiest week of the year, the week in which we eagerly anticipate the joy of the resurrection of Jesus, it seems necessary to call to mind the horrors that are occurring in the land which first witnessed his nonviolent message of all- encompassing peace and love.
At the beginning of this month in Gaza, a five-day assault left this place, what we commonly call the 'Holy Land,' reeling from the death of between 125- 131 people, half of whom were civilians and of which 22 were children. Tragically, this assault is merely one example in the constant flow of violence which is likely to continue until the underlying problems blocking the creation of two secure, independent and viable states are earnestly dealt with.
ACTION
We ask that you write to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at secretary@state.gov expressing your concern for the security of both Israelis and Palestinians. Ask that the U.S. use its influence to help bring about two secure, independent and viable states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace. Ask that the U.S. be even-handed in its support of Israelis and Palestinians as they negotiate an end to the occupation and a just sharing of Jerusalem as the capital of both states.
For more information, please see:
Religious leaders' letter on Gaza Crisis (Churches for Middle East Peace)
Sources: regarding the numbers of Palestinians killed -- adapted from Phyllis Bennis' article Click here. The action alert: from the Maryknoll website Click Here
web: USA Pax Christi Website
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