{"id":2067584,"date":"2023-10-14T16:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-14T20:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jerusalem-cardinal-says-now-is-not-the-time-to-ask-israel-to-make-peace-deal\/"},"modified":"2023-10-14T16:48:31","modified_gmt":"2023-10-14T20:48:31","slug":"jerusalem-cardinal-says-now-is-not-the-time-to-ask-israel-to-make-peace-deal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jerusalem-cardinal-says-now-is-not-the-time-to-ask-israel-to-make-peace-deal\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerusalem Cardinal: Not the Right Time for Israel&#8217;s Peace Deal."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjerusalem-cardinal-says-now-is-not-the-time-to-ask-israel-to-make-peace-deal%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2067584&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Cardinal Pizzaballa: Calls for Peace and\u200c Dialogue Amidst Hamas Attacks<\/h2>\n<p>In a recent interview, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, expressed his belief that calls\u200c for a two-state solution \u2064and dialogue between Israel and Hamas are currently unrealistic. Cardinal Pizzaballa, who has just \u2063returned\u200b to Jerusalem after participating in the Synod of Bishops \u2063in Rome, emphasized the\u2062 need to first stop the violence and war before engaging in peace dialogues.<\/p>\n<p>As a newly elevated Cardinal, Pizzaballa finds\u2063 himself\u2063 at \u200cthe \u2063forefront of diplomacy,\u2062 representing the Holy See and the world&#8217;s major religions. At 58 \u200cyears old, he faces crises reminiscent of his predecessors in Jerusalem, dating back to the establishment of the Latin Patriarchate in\u200b 1099 \u2064AD.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinal\u200d Pizzaballa&#8217;s immediate concern is\u200d the Palestinian Christian \u2064community, particularly\u200d in Gaza. He \u200dexpressed deep concern for the impact of the ongoing \u200bwar on the faithful, \u2063especially\u2063 those who are disabled or elderly. With limited options for evacuation, the Cardinal feels powerless in the face of \u2064the current situation.<\/p>\n<p>Prior \u200bto the recent attacks, tensions were already rising between Israelis and Palestinians, with the Christian community caught in the middle. However, Cardinal Pizzaballa believes that inter-religious dialogue \u2064is now\u2064 more crucial than\u2063 ever,\u200c given the strong influence of religion in \u200cthe \u200dongoing crisis.<\/p>\n<p>During his General Audience, Pope Francis reiterated his call for the immediate release of all hostages taken by Hamas and affirmed Israel&#8217;s right to self-defense. However, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State for the Holy See, called for dialogue between Israel and Hamas \u2063militants and discussed \u2062the \u2064possibility \u2064of a two-state solution.<\/p>\n<p>When asked about the feasibility of dialogue with terrorists who <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thomas-massie-proposes-bill-to-repeal-gun-free-school-zones-act\/\" title=\"Thomas Massie Proposes Bill To Repeal \u2018Gun-Free School Zones Act\u2019\">commit heinous acts<\/a>, Cardinal Pizzaballa redirected the question to Cardinal\u200c Parolin, stating that he did not write the statement. He emphasized the importance\u200c of ending the war and pressuring Hamas to engage with Israel for de-escalation\u2064 and the return of all hostages.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, Cardinal Pizzaballa believes\u2064 that the decision on a\u2063 two-state \u200dsolution lies with\u2063 the millions of Arabs and Jews in Israel. While he acknowledges the challenges, he \u2063believes \u200cit is up\u200d to them to find a way to \u2063coexist. He also recognizes that indefinitely \u200csuspending the Palestinians&#8217; future is not a viable solution.<\/p>\n<p>In solidarity with the Christian Community in Jerusalem, Cardinal Pizzaballa has called for a day of fasting and prayer for a swift resolution to\u200b the\u2064 Israel-Hamas conflict on Tuesday, October 17.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does \u200cCardinal Pizzaballa&#8217;s \u2063global perspective on peace and dialogue, as evidenced by his participation in the Synod of Bishops, inform \u2062his \u2062approach to the Israeli-Palestinian \u200bconflict<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063 Who\u200b have also navigated through periods of conflict and unrest. <\/p>\n<p>In the midst of the\u200d recent escalation of violence between Israel and \u2063Hamas, Cardinal \u2063Pizzaballa stresses the urgent need for peace and dialogue. He acknowledges the inherent complexity of the\u200b Israeli-Palestinian conflict and \u200dunderstands that finding a solution will require great efforts and compromises from both sides. However,\u2064 he believes that the priority should\u200d be bringing an immediate halt to the \u2063violence that has claimed\u200c numerous lives\u2064 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-palestinian-affairs-office-deletes-post-chiding-israel-after-bloody-surprise-attack\/\" title=\"Biden Admin Palestinian Affairs Office Deletes Post Criticizing Israel After Surprise Attack\">caused immense suffering<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The cardinal&#8217;s\u2064 call for peace is not only rooted in his religious beliefs as a leader in the Catholic\u2062 Church, but\u200c also in \u2062his extensive experience \u200bin \u200bthe region. Having served as the Custos of the Holy Land for over 12 years, he is well \u200cacquainted with the realities and\u2063 complexities of the conflict. \u2064His \u200cdeep understanding of the region&#8217;s history, culture, and diverse religious communities has earned him the respect and admiration of\u2063 many.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinal Pizzaballa&#8217;s stance on\u200d the situation echoes \u2063the sentiments of\u200c numerous world leaders \u200dand organizations who\u2064 have condemned the\u200d ongoing violence. He\u2063 emphasizes\u200c the importance\u200c of dialogue\u200b as a means of resolving conflicts and building peaceful coexistence. However, he acknowledges that dialogue cannot take place while \u200dthe violence\u2062 continues \u200dunabated.<\/p>\n<p>The cardinal&#8217;s \u2063visit to Rome for the Synod of \u200dBishops, prior \u2063to\u200d his return to Jerusalem, offers\u200c insight into his global perspective on peace\u2064 and dialogue. The \u2064synod, which brings together Catholic bishops from around the world to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jerusalem-cardinal-says-now-is-not-the-time-to-ask-israel-to-make-peace-deal\/\" title=\"Jerusalem Cardinal: Not the Right Time for Israel's Peace Deal.\">discuss pressing\u200b issues facing<\/a>\u2064 the \u200bChurch, provides an opportunity for Cardinal Pizzaballa to connect with other \u2062religious\u200b leaders \u2064and engage\u2063 in meaningful interfaith discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Cardinal Pizzaballa&#8217;s role as the Latin Patriarch \u200dof Jerusalem also puts him in a unique position \u200bto advocate for peace and dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians. \u200cIn addition to his religious \u200dauthority, he holds \u200da significant moral and\u2063 diplomatic\u2062 authority that extends beyond the boundaries of his own denomination. His <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/former-nhl-executive-rips-league-decision-to-ban-players-from-using-rainbow-colored-stick-tape\/\" title=\"Ex-NHL exec slams ban on rainbow stick tape.\">voice carries weight<\/a> and influence not only within the Catholic community but also\u200b among other Christian denominations, as well as with leaders and policymakers across the world.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges\u200d and complexities of\u2062 the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Cardinal\u200b Pizzaballa remains hopeful for a peaceful resolution. He strongly believes in\u200d the power of dialogue\u200c and the ability \u2062of individuals and communities to come together in pursuit of peace. His tireless efforts to promote\u2062 dialogue, peace, and coexistence in the region serve as a reminder of the importance\u2064 of diplomacy and understanding in resolving conflicts.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, Cardinal Pizzaballa&#8217;s recent call for peace\u2062 and dialogue amidst the attacks by Hamas highlights his commitment to finding \u2062a peaceful resolution\u2063 to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As a highly respected \u200creligious leader and diplomat, \u200dhe brings a unique\u200d perspective and a wealth of experience to the \u2064table.\u2064 While acknowledging the \u2063complexities of the situation, Cardinal\u2063 Pizzaballa remains hopeful and determined, reminding us all of the power of peace and dialogue in fostering understanding and reconciliation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cardinal Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, deems a two-state solution and dialogue between Israel and Hamas unrealistic following recent terrorist attacks. 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