American Jews Hold Vigils to Mourn Lives Lost in Gaza

A Time for Reflection

On October 7th, American Jews gathered to mourn the loss of tens of thousands of Palestinian, Lebanese, and Israeli lives lost over the past year.

Demanding Justice and Equality

Many anti-Zionist Jews are standing up for justice and equality for Palestinians, challenging the Biden and Netanyahu governments' actions.

Voices of the Vigil

Organizers and speakers at the vigil in Washington D.C. called for an arms embargo of Israel and criticized ongoing attacks in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon.

A Call for Change

Speakers emphasized the need for a ceasefire, an end to US weapon shipments to Israel, and the importance of valuing every human life equally.

Critiquing Israeli Policy

Organizers stressed that criticizing Israeli policy is not the same as being anti-Semitic and highlighted the challenge of speaking out for Palestinian rights in Jewish spaces.

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By: Jaisal Noor
Title: American Jews Hold Vigils to Mourn Lives Lost in Gaza
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Published Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:23:37 +0000