JESUS of Nazareth, a most extraordinary Jew, was born in what was later called Palestine. There, he grew up and brought a mission to the people and challenged the Jewish authorities of his time to change their cruel and oppressive ways. He taught by word and example and challenged people to respect the poor; give freedom and truth to the oppressed; love one another; end the deaths caused by hunger, sickness and violence; and help suffering women and children. His message was not welcomed then, and they executed him with the help of a foreign power.
Today, his message has become more relevant as the situation in the Gaza Strip worsens day after day. Israeli forces and their attacks there continue to kill Palestinians, many of them women and children, every day. Human rights advocates, journalists and campaigners who proclaim the same message are being targeted by Israeli forces for harassment, even death. These are indeed dark and terrible times for the Palestinians because of the genocide committed by the Israeli forces, supported by Western nations, especially the United States. These are also dark days for nonviolent Israelis — the good, peace-loving Israelis who want peace, reconciliation, harmony and justice. They support a two-state solution — a secure, independent state for both Israel and Palestine — but are silenced, ignored and discriminated against.
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