Bericht uit Neve Shalom Wahat al Salam van 19 oktober

Bericht uit Neve Shalom Wahat al Salam van 19 oktober

Dear friends,

I hope this message finds you and your loved ones safe and in good health.

We are currently navigating an incredibly challenging period, deeply pained by the loss of lives and dreams and apprehensive about the future of the entire region. Despite these trying times, the WASNS community remains committed to coping, staying united and resilient.

To prioritize the safety of our families in these turbulent times, we’ve established a community guard. Both Jewish and Palestinian residents collaboratively take turns safeguarding our village. We’ve also launched conversation circles for all our residents, aiming to create safe spaces for emotional expression and bridging divides. Additionally, circles with the participation of mental health professionals and parents have been organized to better address the emotional traumas faced by many of our children and us.

Furthermore, we’ve relocated the nursery to a sheltered room to ensure our children’s safety. Even though the space isn’t ideally suited for this purpose, it brings us greater peace of mind.

The SFP has transitioned to its new building and continues its activities from there. However, given the current situation, the celebration marking the building’s opening will be postponed until further notice.

Even in these dark times, we struggle to remain hopeful for a future marked by true and just peace, where no innocent lives are lost to this avoidable conflict.

Take care and stay safe,

Warmest regards,

Samah