Israel: Rabbis protest against government plans to 'conquer' Gaza

Rabbi Avi speaking at Mothers Against the War encampment on Gaza border

Source: Rabbis for Human Rights

Rabbis for Human Rights is protesting the Israeli Government plans to 'conquer' Gaza. In a statement RHR says: 'This brutal plan shows the disregard for human life which has characterized the policies throughout the war. In Gaza there is famine and humanitarian crisis, further military action will cost many innocent lives, while endangering the lives of the hostages and treating the lives of Israeli soldiers as a political pawn.

'This week on the Gaza Border, under a banner reading "We don't have children for a political war" Israeli Mothers Against the War held a vigil against the plans to "conquer" Gaza. Several of our Rabbis were among the organizers, and Rabbi Avi Dabush came to speak and support the group.

'In our history, mothers' movements have played a role in conflict resolution and against military solutions. We believe in this movement, lead us out of conflict and towards preserving human life.

'This coming Sunday, Rabbis for Human Rights will join a national strike against the war, our staff and members will be on the streets, stopping regular life across Israel, desperately protesting against the Government's failed strategy and disrespect for human life. We will not stay silent. '

"Nation shall not take up sword against nation. They shall never again know war." - Isaiah 2:4

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Rabbis for Human Rights: www.rhr.org.il/eng