There is so much to fix in the Middle East, and specifically, in the Arab-Israeli conflict. There are attitudes that need to change. There are policies that need to be refined to recognize everyone’s dignity and humanity through encouraging respect and proper education that promotes equality and cooperation.
I have seen the term “Parochial empathy” being raised lately, where one can feel the pain of only some people in a situation due to a personal perspective. Yes, it’s there, and it’s something to strive not to adopt for oneself, no matter what.
For now, my focus is on the hostages being released slowly but surely, with, perhaps, more rounds of releases with accompanying truces. The hostages should not have been taken in the first place, but it appears that Hamas had been planning their October 7 attack for over a year, and maybe even for years, much to the disbelief of some in the Israeli leadership, but foreseen by Israeli army spotters who had been watching the movements of Hamas in Gaza for months.
With so much loss of human life as a result of this situation, and the approach of Shabbat, I am praying for eventual peace, and, also, the reunion of hostages and family members soon.
For those who have yet to even mention one iota of concern for the hostages, read more about groups that bring Arabs and Jews together, like the Parents Circle (I have a connection with one of the board members).
Focus on those efforts that can truly to lead people on both sides listening to each other.
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