Gaza: In the face of horror, we cannot look away.

public hermit · Jul 28, 2025

From Vatican News' Deputy Editorial Director, Massimiliano Menichetti:

How much longer must we wait? What more must we witness before we stop the barbarity of war... an appeal recently relaunched by Pope Leo XIV? A cry is raised each day from Gaza.

In a world that is informed and connected, where every event is documented and broadcast in images and sound, people are dying of deprivation. Technology records suffering but does not cure it. Faced with such inhumanity, indifference is not an option. We cannot become numb or turn away after seeing such suffering.

Political leaders and governments must not remain silent.

Gaza: In the face of horror, we cannot look away - Vatican News

Vatican News' Deputy Editorial Director, Massimiliano Menichetti, reflects on the paradox of dying of hunger before a connected and technological ...

www.vaticannews.va

What is happening in Gaza is insane, barbaric, genocidal. Why isn't everyone condemning this?

public hermit · Jul 28, 2025

My goodness, y'all, even Donald Trump is admitting the obvious- Israel is starving these people.

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/28/trump-break-netanyahu-gaza-starvation-00479739

Maria Billingsley · Jul 28, 2025

public hermit said:
From Vatican News' Deputy Editorial Director, Massimiliano Menichetti:

How much longer must we wait? What more must we witness before we stop the barbarity of war... an appeal recently relaunched by Pope Leo XIV? A cry is raised each day from Gaza.

In a world that is informed and connected, where every event is documented and broadcast in images and sound, people are dying of deprivation. Technology records suffering but does not cure it. Faced with such inhumanity, indifference is not an option. We cannot become numb or turn away after seeing such suffering.

Political leaders and governments must not remain silent.

Gaza: In the face of horror, we cannot look away - Vatican News

Vatican News' Deputy Editorial Director, Massimiliano Menichetti, reflects on the paradox of dying of hunger before a connected and technological ...

www.vaticannews.va

What is happening in Gaza is insane, barbaric, genocidal. Why isn't everyone condemning this?

It's in the news everyday now depending on which one follows. It is truly insane but geopolitical Israel has an agenda and they can not and will not stop until they get what they want.

Desk trauma · Jul 28, 2025

public hermit said:
Why isn't everyone condemning this?

The futility of putting any kind of effort into the matter. Israel is indifferent to world opinion and the US will fund/enable them regardless of what happens.

public hermit · Jul 28, 2025

Desk trauma said:
The futility of putting any kind of effort into the matter. Israel is indifferent to world opinion and the US will fund/enable them regardless of what happens.

Sadly, that's true. Netanyahu said there was no starvation in Gaza, and Trump contradicted that. Maybe Trump can use his strange power over people and do something worthwhile. The right peoole need to be horrified by this. It has gone on way too long.

Desk trauma · Jul 28, 2025

public hermit said:
Sadly, that's true. Netanyahu said there was no starvation in Gaza, and Trump contradicted that. Maybe Trump can use his strange power over people and do something worthwhile. The right peoole need to be horrified by this.

Not in this timeline.

2PhiloVoid · Jul 28, 2025

public hermit said:
Sadly, that's true. Netanyahu said there was no starvation in Gaza, and Trump contradicted that. Maybe Trump can use his strange power over people and do something worthwhile. The right peoole need to be horrified by this. It has gone on way too long.

It's difficult to say who the 'right people' [with the right type of influence and power] need to be, but the following article might be a nod in the right direction:

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-two-major-israeli-human-rights-groups-accuse-israel-of-genocide-in-gaza/

Of course, I can always do the arm-chair quarterbacking in hope and prayer that masses of innocent civilians on all sides be spared, but unfortunately, my little voice doesn't register even a blip on anyone's radar in the international peace-making scene.

Nithavela · Jul 28, 2025

Ain't war hell?

Desk trauma · Jul 28, 2025

Nithavela said:
Ain't war hell?

Mandatory MASH:

Hawkeye: War isn't Hell. War is war, and Hell is Hell. And of the two, war is a lot worse.
Father Mulcahy: How do you figure, Hawkeye?
Hawkeye: Easy, Father. Tell me, who goes to Hell?
Father Mulcahy: Sinners, I believe.
Hawkeye: Exactly. There are no innocent bystanders in Hell. War is chock full of them - little kids, cripples, old ladies. In fact, except for some of the brass, almost everybody involved is an innocent bystander

public hermit · Jul 30, 2025

Are Christians still supporting Israel and its starvation of the people of Gaza? From the OP, Catholics are not, according to the Pope.

These are not:

‘I’ll eat when they eat’: Indiana pastors participate in nationwide fast for Gaza - United Church of Christ

“I’ll eat when they eat.” The Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals shared these words in an open letter to her Indiana state senators, urging them to use the United

www.ucc.org

This Baptist church in Gaza is not:

Gaza Baptist Church witnesses amid starvation, death in Gaza Strip | Baptist Press

GAZA STRIP (BP) -- “A love offering from the Baptist Church in Gaza” proclaims the sign as Christian Mission to Gaza (CMG) serves hot meals to both Christians and Muslims in the Gaza Strip, where people are starving to death.

www.baptistpress.com

These are not:

As Gaza faces starvation, global religious voices call for immediate aid and respect for human life

As hunger spreads across Gaza, faith leaders are expanding and amplifying the call for the suffering to end.

oikoumene.org

These are not:

Presbyterian clergy join hundreds in 40-day ‘Fast for Gaza’

On May 22, the nonprofit Veterans for Peace — in partnership with 38 co-sponsoring organizations — launched a 40-day “Veterans and Allies Fast for Gaza.” A core group of seven activists is keeping vigil together in New York City while limiting themselves to 250 calories daily — the estimated...

pcusa.org

But while addressing the Evangelical Conference in Jerusalem, think Paula White, Netanyahu claims there is no starvation in Gaza.

https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-to-christian-leaders-no-starvation-in-gaza/

Are Evangelicals still supporting this?

BCP1928 · Jul 30, 2025

public hermit said:
Are Christians still supporting Israel and its starvation of the people of Gaza? From the OP, Catholics are not, according to the Pope.

These are not:

‘I’ll eat when they eat’: Indiana pastors participate in nationwide fast for Gaza - United Church of Christ

“I’ll eat when they eat.” The Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals shared these words in an open letter to her Indiana state senators, urging them to use the United

www.ucc.org

This Baptist church in Gaza is not:

Gaza Baptist Church witnesses amid starvation, death in Gaza Strip | Baptist Press

GAZA STRIP (BP) -- “A love offering from the Baptist Church in Gaza” proclaims the sign as Christian Mission to Gaza (CMG) serves hot meals to both Christians and Muslims in the Gaza Strip, where people are starving to death.

www.baptistpress.com

These are not:

As Gaza faces starvation, global religious voices call for immediate aid and respect for human life

As hunger spreads across Gaza, faith leaders are expanding and amplifying the call for the suffering to end.

oikoumene.org

These are not:

Presbyterian clergy join hundreds in 40-day ‘Fast for Gaza’

On May 22, the nonprofit Veterans for Peace — in partnership with 38 co-sponsoring organizations — launched a 40-day “Veterans and Allies Fast for Gaza.” A core group of seven activists is keeping vigil together in New York City while limiting themselves to 250 calories daily — the estimated...

pcusa.org

But while addressing the Evangelical Conference in Jerusalem, think Paula White, Netanyahu claims there is no starvation in Gaza.

https://www.jns.org/netanyahu-to-christian-leaders-no-starvation-in-gaza/

Are Evangelicals still supporting this?

Certainly not. Not even all Evangelicals are Christian Zionists.

public hermit · Jul 30, 2025

BCP1928 said:
Certainly not. Not even all Evangelicals are Christian Zionists.

Good point. Are many Evangelicals still supporting Israel?

BCP1928 · Jul 30, 2025

public hermit said:
Good point. Are many Evangelicals still supporting Israel?

As I understand it, most Christians support Israel's right to exist, even as they deplore the actions of Netanyahu's government.

public hermit · Jul 30, 2025

BCP1928 said:
As I understand it, most Christians support Israel's right to exist, even as they deplore the actions of Netanyahu's government.

Two state solution?

BCP1928 · Jul 30, 2025

public hermit said:
Two state solution?

Britain and France seem to think so, and they are the ones who got us into this mess to begin with. No, the Christians who support Netanyahu are just cheerleaders. The real reasons our government does are much more secular.

public hermit · Jul 30, 2025

BCP1928 said:
Britain and France seem to think so, and they are the ones who got us into this mess to begin with. No, the Christians who support Netanyahu are just cheerleaders. The real reasons our government does are much more secular.

That seems right. What do you think about a two state solution?

2PhiloVoid · Jul 30, 2025

public hermit said:
Good point. Are many Evangelicals still supporting Israel?

A large clump of those who fully support Israel in a 'do or die' fashion are found among those who hold to Dispensationalist eschatology.

johansen · Jul 30, 2025

Every vassal state is useful, Until it isnt.

This goes for both israel and Israel's strategic support of hamas

public hermit · Jul 30, 2025

2PhiloVoid said:
A large clump of those who fully support Israel in a 'do or die' fashion are found among those who hold to Dispensationalist eschatology.

Thank you, Philo! I know, and I thank you for saying it out loud. How is it that a theological (eschatological) position can justify a horrendous reality? Well, to be fair, maybe good souls are changing their mind at this very moment. I wish they would respond to this thread. We need to hear about their transformation. Everybody needs to say this is not good.

rjs330 · Jul 31, 2025

I'm extremely skeptical of anything the UN puts out. I don't believe a thing Hamas puts out. Both groups have lurd through their teeth. Hamas steals the food. If you read the information carefully you will find that the artcles are worded very carefully. Hamas doesnt steal from the UN they say. But the tvey go on to say "criminal gangs" are stealing the food. Gee, who do you think is involved with these criminal gangs? Even the US has said Hamas isnt stealing food oeople say. Except thats not what the report actually says. It says Hamas hasnt stolen from the US.

There are accusations that criminal gangs steal the food. Thats Hamas. The UN refuses to allow the IDF to escort them and refuses to go in with mass truck loads. The UN is the one refusing. Not Israel.

I don't doubt there are hungry people there, but its not because Israel is keeping the food out.

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