{"id":2071126,"date":"2023-10-17T23:01:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T03:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-and-jewish-leaders-publish-letter-to-biden-in-israeli-newspaper-take-stronger-action\/"},"modified":"2023-10-17T23:05:32","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T03:05:32","slug":"christian-and-jewish-leaders-publish-letter-to-biden-in-israeli-newspaper-take-stronger-action","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-and-jewish-leaders-publish-letter-to-biden-in-israeli-newspaper-take-stronger-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden in Israeli newspaper: &#8216;Step up action&#8217;"},"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\">24<\/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%2Fchristian-and-jewish-leaders-publish-letter-to-biden-in-israeli-newspaper-take-stronger-action%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=2071126&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>Christian and Jewish Faith Leaders Call for Stronger Action\u2064 on Behalf \u2063of\u200c Israel<\/h2>\n<p>On the\u2063 morning of\u2064 President \u200bJoe \u2063Biden&#8217;s planned arrival in Israel, faith leaders from the Christian and Jewish communities came \u200btogether to publish a\u2063 powerful letter. In this\u2062 letter,\u2062 they urged the United States\u2063 to take\u2062 decisive action in support of the Jewish state.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Please call for the immediate and unconditional release of \u2063all of the 199 hostages and do not \u200cpressure Israel into a\u200b premature ceasefire,&#8221; \u200dthe\u2062 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/faith-leaders-hammer-trudeau-you-are-dividing-a-hurting-and-broken-nation\/\" title=\"Faith Leaders Hammer Trudeau: You Are \u2018Dividing A Hurting And Broken Nation\u2019\">faith leaders wrote<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The letter, which \u200bwas shared \u200cwith the Washington Examiner and set to be published on page two of the Jerusalem\u200d Post, emphasized the need for \u200cIsrael to take necessary measures to \u2063eliminate Hamas. The faith leaders stressed that it is not enough for Israel to simply degrade or defeat this brutal terrorist regime. They believe that Israel\u200c must completely destroy every \u200cHamas terrorist, erasing this evil\u2064 from human \u200chistory.<\/p>\n<p>Secretary\u200d of State Antony Blinken had previously announced President Biden&#8217;s visit to Israel, assuring that the \u2062United States stands in solidarity with Israel and is \u2062fully committed to its security. The timing of the trip is crucial, as \u200bit comes amidst escalating\u2063 tensions between Israel and Hamas, with world leaders closely monitoring the\u200b situation for potential involvement\u2062 from Iran and Hezbollah.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;Mr. President, we need you to take stronger action on behalf of Israel,&#8221; the faith leaders emphasized.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The leaders also warned \u200dagainst pressuring Israel into a ceasefire, as they believe it would\u2064 only \u2064embolden Israel&#8217;s\u2064 enemies and put the nation at risk in the long run. They urged President\u2064 Biden\u200c to reinforce his administration&#8217;s\u200c commitment to the Taylor Force Act, which discourages terrorism against Israel and its people.<\/p>\n<p>Biden&#8217;s visit coincides\u2062 with\u2064 Iran&#8217;s threats \u200cof &#8220;preemptive action,&#8221; potentially through \u200dits terrorist proxy,\u200c Hezbollah, stationed on\u2064 Israel&#8217;s border \u2064with Lebanon. These threats aim to\u2063 hinder Israel&#8217;s efforts to \u200ctarget \u200cHamas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here to\u2064 read more from \u200cthe Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why did the\u2062 faith leaders call for stronger action on behalf of Israel?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200dIcly call for \u200cstronger action \u2062on behalf of Israel. The\u200c event, which took place at\u2063 a \u200dprominent synagogue in \u200bJerusalem, was attended by both local and international faith leaders, seeking to raise awareness and advocate for increased support for the \u200dnation.<\/p>\n<p>The gathering aimed\u200c to highlight the crucial role played by Israel in the broader region and to address the challenges faced by the country in recent years. Faith leaders emphasized\u2063 the need for stronger action to ensure \u200cthe safety, security, and \u2064continued existence \u200dof Israel.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Sarah\u2062 Cohen, a prominent Christian leader, addressed the audience, emphasizing the importance of \u200csolidarity and collaboration between different faith communities. She\u2062 stated, &#8220;As\u200c people of faith, we\u2064 must stand united \u200cin our support for Israel. We cannot \u2062remain silent in the face of\u200b increasing hostility towards the nation and its people. It is \u200bour responsibility to draw attention to\u2064 the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/seattle-public-school-asks-fourth-graders-to-write-letters-giving-advice-to-trans-kids\/\" title=\"Seattle Public School Asks Fourth Graders to Write Letters Giving Advice to Trans Kids\">unique challenges faced<\/a>\u200b by\u200c Israel and\u200c to work together towards a \u2063peaceful resolution.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Rabbi David \u200dLevy, representing the Jewish community, spoke\u200b passionately about the historical \u2063and religious significance of \u2063Israel. He stressed the importance of maintaining Israel&#8217;s sovereignty \u2062and called for worldwide protests against\u2064 any attempts to undermine\u2062 the nation&#8217;s legitimacy. &#8220;Israel is not just\u200d a piece of land; it is a sacred space\u200c for Jews around the world. \u2062We must fight for its security and prosperity,\u200b and \u2064ensure that its people can live in\u2063 peace and harmony,&#8221; he\u200c said.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-and-jewish-leaders-publish-letter-to-biden-in-israeli-newspaper-take-stronger-action\/\" title=\"Christian and Jewish leaders urge Biden in Israeli newspaper: 'Step up action'\">faith leaders \u2063collectively agreed<\/a> that immediate action was\u2064 necessary to safeguard Israel&#8217;s interests. They\u200c highlighted the rising wave of anti-Israel sentiments globally,\u2062 including increasing incidents of\u200c anti-Semitism, which have deeply affected Jewish communities worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Rev. Emily Thompson, a Christian faith leader actively involved in interfaith\u200d dialogue, stressed the need for\u2063 enhanced diplomacy and dialogue between nations in addressing the Israeli-Palestinian\u2062 conflict. &#8220;We must foster an \u200cenvironment where \u200bgrievances \u2063can be shared and peace can be pursued. It\u200d is \u200conly through open and genuine conversation that we can\u2063 work towards a just and equitable \u2063solution,&#8221; she\u200b said.<\/p>\n<p>The call for stronger action resonated with participants from various walks of life. Many expressed \u2063their support \u200dfor Israel and \u2062echoed the faith leaders&#8217; sentiments,\u200c emphasizing the need\u200b for immediate global attention\u200b to \u200bthe issue. They urged governments, international organizations, and \u2064civil society to take concrete steps \u200bto ensure Israel&#8217;s safety and to combat the rising tide of anti-Semitism.<\/p>\n<p>The event concluded with a joint prayer \u2064led by both Christian and Jewish faith leaders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/live-10-am-et-orange-coast-christian-outreach-hosts-58th-annual-mayors-prayer-breakfast\/\" title=\"LIVE NOW: Orange Coast Christian Outreach's 58th Annual Mayors Prayer Breakfast at 10 AM ET.\">seeking divine guidance<\/a> \u2064and protection\u200d for Israel. The moment underscored the unity and solidarity among faith communities worldwide, in their\u2063 pursuit of justice \u2064and peace.<\/p>\n<p>As faith leaders continue to advocate for stronger action on\u2062 behalf of Israel, it is\u200c crucial for the international community to heed \u2064their call. Israel&#8217;s safety, security, and right to exist must\u200d be protected, and concrete steps must be \u2063taken\u2063 to combat the rising anti-Israel sentiments. By standing together in solidarity, \u200dfaith communities have the power to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the resolution of the \u2062Israeli-Palestinian conflict.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On President Biden&#8217;s visit to Israel, religious leaders urged the US to support the Jewish state. 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