Peace in the Middle East

The day feared by Bethlehemites has finally arrived;
the wall has locked off Bethlehem
from the rest of the world.
It seems that every effort exerted
to try and save Bethlehem,
the birthplace of the King of Peace,
from being incarcerated
has been to no avail

Zack Sabella, A Palestinian Christian
writes for Christmas 2005:

From the ailing heart of Bethlehem,
we call on every human being with a conscience
to help us break loose from the cuffs of occupation
and strengthen our hope that one day
we will taste what the world calls freedom.

I often wonder what more
can be done for the world
to realize that walls
will in no way bring peace
but rather destroy it.

Bubbies & Zaydes (Grandparents)
for Peace in the Middle East
PO Box 4030, Philadelphia, PA 19118
http//www.phillyjewishpeace.org

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