British Jews and Muslims issue joint call for peace

[LeftishBrit]

Jewish and Muslim leaders in the UK have urged followers of their faiths to "export peace" to the Middle East....


"We must not import conflict. We must export peace instead."

Reports have suggested a rise in anti-Semitism since the conflict in Gaza began.

Calling on Jews and Muslims to "redouble efforts to work together and get to know one another", the statement added: "We condemn any expression of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia or any form of racism."


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-28962631

[Jefferson23]

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2. End support for Israel, say Pendle twinning group

THE Pendle Palestine Twinning group is calling on the Government to end its support for Israel over the Gaza conflict.

The move comes after a 30-year-old man from Pendle’s twin town of Beit Leed suffered a mental breakdown after being held by the Israeli intelligence services for 28 days.

Muath Dureidi, a computer engineer, was detained by the Israelis at the Allenby Bridge crossing when he re-entered the West Bank having travelled abroad.

Even though the Allenby Bridge marks the border between Jordan and Palestine, it is controlled by the Israelis as part of their military occupation of the West Bank.

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/pendle/11441252.End_support_for_Israel__say_Pendle_twinning_group/?ref=rss