Leaders of the Muslim and Jewish communities in Orange County have organized events in a show of solidarity with those affected by the ongoing conflict in the Gaza region.
In a show of solidarity with the lives affected, this past Tuesday night in Irvine, local, state and federal leaders leader joined the Jewish Federation of Orange County in a vigil 1,600 strong. Rabbi David Eliezrie of Chabad Beth Meir HaCohen was one of the speakers at the event.
Eliezrie said he was continuously hearing from members of his congregation about the loss of life and hostages overseas. His own granddaughter was bunkering down as conflict grew and other armed groups joined the warfare."My granddaughter was in a shelter in northern Israel just an hour ago because of a threat that came from Hezbollah in Lebanon," Eliezrie said.
Rahaf Ibrahim, Khadra Batniji and Hasna El-Nounou said they were in contact with loved ones in Gaza whenever internet service was available, and the news was often tragic. Though through different approaches, leaders of both faiths agreed the people of Gaza must be liberated.
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