I’m posting below a testimony by “Nancy,”  a Palestinian living in the Chicago area who is a friend of a member of my congregation. This oral testimony was given during the height of Israel’s military bombardment of Gaza, where most of Nancy’s family lives.

As you read, all I ask is that you resist the temptation to become defensive. Please don’t discount her testimony as mere propaganda (I personally do not doubt the veracity of her account). Please don’t dismiss her pain with “It’s very sad, but Hamas started it.” As difficult as it might be, I believe it is critically important for us to look into our own hearts and consider our responsibility for the staggering human cost borne by Gazan civilians over the past several weeks.

Click below for Nancy’s story – but one of thousands…

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