Boston interfaith coalition calls for end to Mideast violence, vigil 1/13

A Boston-area interfaith coalition comprised of rabbis, pastors, imams and religious community activists has issued a joint statement calling for an end to the war in Gaza and denouncing violence on both sides.

We, members and leaders of the Muslim, Jewish, and Christian communities in Greater Boston – all having deep and symbolic ties to the land and peoples of the Middle East – are anguished by the events unfolding in Israel and Gaza. Recognizing the legitimate needs of all peoples, including all those living in the Middle East, for dignity, peace, safety and security –regardless of religion, race, or national origin — we issue this joint statement with the hope and belief that our interfaith voices will be heard clearly, above the din of war.

Read the full statement here.

The signatories have called for a silent vigil at the Park Street Station in downtown Boston tomorrow, January 13, at 5:30-6:30PM. For details, visit the Facebook event page here.

Tags: gaza, israel, palestine, protest, violence