UNDERCURRENTS22 Nov 2023

Ep 5 - David and Goliath (Palestine and Israel - re-release)

In light of the horrific ongoing violence in Palestine and Israel, we are re-posting this episode from Season 1, called “David and Goliath” featuring Palestinian Christian Tarek Al-Zoughbi and Israeli Jew Sahar Vardi.

What happens when David becomes Goliath? This is our only international episode in Season 1. We explore the tragic realities of Palestinians living under Israeli occupation, and hear from those on both sides of the wall working for peace.

What can you do?

When confronted with the enormity of this story, we might feel angry, dispairing, or helpless. Here are a few action items for you to do to work toward Palestinian justice:

Advocate:

Sign this petition⁠. Call for a ceasefire and end to violence in Palestine and Israel.

⁠Sign this petition⁠. No Way To Treat A Child Canada - "I urge you to prioritize human rights of Palestinian children and hold Israeli authorities accountable for widespread and systematic ill-treatment and torture of Palestinian child detainees. "

Donate:

⁠Support⁠ MCC's humanitarian relief response in Palestine and Israel.

Pray:

Click ⁠here⁠ to read or download this beautiful prayer for peace for Palestinians and Israelis.

Links:

⁠A Cry For Home⁠ - a rich resource of stories from Palestinians and Jews living in Palestine and Israel.

⁠Wi’am⁠: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Centre, where Tareq Al-Zougbi works.

⁠US Congressional Research Service report on Israel⁠ - detailing US military aid to Israel over the years.

Credits:

Theme song and other original music from ⁠Brian MacMillan⁠.

Artwork by ⁠Jesse Bergen.⁠

Licensed music from deWolfe Music.

Sponsored by⁠ Kindred Credit Union⁠.

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