Msgr. Paul V. Garrity Oct. 7 was the day that a Hamas terrorist called his mother from Israel and told her that he was a hero because he had just killed 10 Jews. Not long after this, three infant babies died when their incubators in Gaza lost power. Their hospital had been hit by artillery aimed at destroying Hamas’ underground infrastructure. Oct. 7 saw the killing of … [Read more...] about Msgr. Garrity: Never again
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The fate of the Palestinian people will affect Israel’s future security
Elizabeth Shackelford Hamas’ attacks on innocent civilians in Israel on Oct. 7 were heinous, cruel and unforgivable. No understanding or empathy is owed to its militants. But the Palestinian people, half of whom weren’t alive when Hamas seized power, and certainly Israel’s population deserve a better, more secure and more peaceful future after decades of conflict and … [Read more...] about The fate of the Palestinian people will affect Israel’s future security
Middle East violence may be a harbinger of dark days ahead
The Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial Board The horror and outrage of the surprise attacks on Israel by Palestinian militants in Gaza are being compared with the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, in America and the bombing of Pearl Harbor. While the despicable attacks are hard to comprehend and must be condemned, the fallout could be even more chaotic as Israel … [Read more...] about Middle East violence may be a harbinger of dark days ahead
Swampscott temple plans event in solidarity with Israel
SWAMPSCOTT — Congregation Shirat Hayam and the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore are co-hosting a gathering in solidarity with Israel on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at 55 Atlantic Ave, Swampscott. The gathering will be held to show support and pray for the people of Israel, Israeli Defense Forces soldiers, and the region’s own Jewish community. It will also honor … [Read more...] about Swampscott temple plans event in solidarity with Israel