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The terror attack against a Jewish group in Boulder, Colorado that gathers every Sunday, calling for the release of hostages held in Gaza, is a despicable display of violent hatred and evil antisemitism. This is what the 'globalized Intifada' looks like, or what "bring the war home" entails. Slogans and words matter - What good could possibly come out of such a horrendous act? How could anyone think that pro-Palestine activism or advocacy could benefit from such a cowardly action, targeting defenseless women and children?
The pain and sorrow that millions feel around the world for what's happening in Gaza are valid, legitimate, and understandable; but they can never become excuses for perpetrating even more violence and causing more needless loss of life. In addition to being immoral and wrong, these actions are immensely harmful to the Palestinian people and those who advocate on their behalf. Jewish people in the United States and elsewhere have nothing to do with what's unfolding in Gaza, in the same way that Muslims worldwide can't be held accountable for the actions of Islamist terrorists
It's time to de-escalate the rhetoric and divisive language. It's time to lower the temperature and let cooler heads prevail; it's time to stop the incitement, vitriol, hate, and zero-sum maximalism that are so characteristic of this conflict.
My thoughts and well-wishes are with the victims.
Since Oct. 7, the NYC @bringhomenow community has supported Edan Alexanderโs parents, Yael and Adi, as they did everything to bring him back. We are praying for Edanโs safe return tomorrow.
There are 58 more families like the Alexanders. We need ALL the hostages back home now.