An Example to be Followed
Recently, I was excited to learn that members of Combatants for Peace (CfP) would be in the area, along with a clip from the award-winning movie, Disturbing the Peace. Combatant for Peace, composed of former Israeli soldiers and former Palestinian fighters, had a message of peace that could resonate across lines usually not crossed. They have set an example to be followed – former enemies, laying down their weapons and their hostility, to work together as comrades – for peace.
My work in Veterans For Peace (VFP) had occasioned meeting with members of CfP numbers of times, both in East Jerusalem, and in the U.S. and I was always impressed with their commitment to end the occupation and achieve a just peace, but also, beyond that, the obvious friendship and even love that had developed between Palestinians and Israelis, both sharing the same mission, both caring deeply for the other.
Here in our small town of Woodstock, known for peace and music, we’ll have yet another opportunity to hear about and witness real peace-making with two members of Combatants for Peace, one Palestinian and one Israeli, on Friday, 7:00 PM, March 8th, at the Community Center. They will also show a clip from the movie. I expect it to be a very interesting and inspiring evening.
VFP is honored to be a sponsor of the event. My old pal, Jay Wenk, would have been delighted.