Friday, November 10, 2023

In the Israel-Hamas conflict, good news is hard to find—but not impossible

 

There is so much tragic and terrible news out of Israel and Gaza these days. It can make one desperate for any sign of good news, for any sign of hope.

Good news is hard to hard to find, but not impossible.

Like the Roman Catholic Cardinal in Jerusalem who offered to exchange himself with hostages held by Hamas. Jewish and Muslim women who are continuing to meet to talk, despite the war. An American college bringing students together to talk about the conflict. And a Canadian denomination issuing a statement against antisemitism and Islamophobia.

You can read about these bits of good news, and find links for giving to help alleviate suffering in that region, in my most recent column in the Free Press.

Photo above: Roman Catholic Cardinal Pizzabella, who offfered to exchange himself for child hostages held by Hamas.


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