TheVoiceOfJoyce Delay of hostages to assure Hamas adheres to strict rules of engagement.

Final details are being worked out with Qatar, to assure the women and children will be safely returned to their families, while enabling a large humanitarian convoy to help the Palestinian people. Qatar, Israel and the US insist that the exchange of hostages is carried out humanely. Friday morning the exchange is scheduled to take … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Delay of hostages to assure Hamas adheres to strict rules of engagement.

TheVoiceOfJoyce IDF Video of Hamas command center in Gaza Children’s Hospital under WHO auspices.

This video is proof that HAMAS uses Hospitals as cover for their terrorist activities and hospital patients and staff are human shields. There was evidence of a mother and her baby present in one of the ground floor rooms. There was a guard schedule tacked on the wall. Prior to entering the bomb proof tunnel, … More TheVoiceOfJoyce IDF Video of Hamas command center in Gaza Children’s Hospital under WHO auspices.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Is Hamas in a position to make demands? Why would 50,000 cluster around Shifra Hospital, if it wasn’t a Hamas stronghold?

If I were Israelis, I wouldn’t play Hamas game. No more prisoner exchanges. They’ll be used as more foot soldiers, with no guarantee the Hostages will be released. Hostages first, demands second. Why do Gazans continue to shield Hamas terrorists? Why can’t Palestinians accept the concept of a Jewish State? Why can’t Palestinians develop Gaza … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Is Hamas in a position to make demands? Why would 50,000 cluster around Shifra Hospital, if it wasn’t a Hamas stronghold?

TheVoiceOfJoyce Israel asks for evacuation of Shifra Hospital, sitting over the main Headquarters of Hamas .

http://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/oct/29/israel-hamas-war-live-netanyahu-declares-offensives-second-stage-gaza-internet-coming-back-online So far the IDF incursion has resulted in little loss of life. More aid to Gaza should be contingent on the release of Hostages. Did you know that several Universities are based in Gaza. Spread over 350,000 meters. Offering degrees in Engineering, water and waste management, Sharia Law, nursing and a Medical School.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Great synopsis of the “perfect storm” , that created the fighting between Israelis & Hamas . It can de escalate. What will be the catalyst? Can all people agree to a process of understanding and trust , leading to a durable peace. It can take 3-5 yrs of work to get to a relationship? Who is committed to this work?

http://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/11/opinion/jerusalem-rockets-israel.html

TheVoiceOfJoyce News from the Guardian. The news in Israel as it happens. Seek out The Times of Israel, the Jerusalem Post & Haaretz. Here’s hoping a cease fire occurs soon Bringing Less trauma & loss of life! Amen!

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/12/israel-gaza-violence-death-toll-rises-as-un-envoy-warns-over-escalation

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce I saw a film, #Crescendo, that made a lot of sense. It was the formation of anOrchestra, consisting of equal numbers of Israeli & Palestinian musicians who join together, learn to talk to each other, see each and make beautiful music together. The Palestinians can do the same today. Reframe their dialogue with Israelis & seek a meaningful peace and prosperity for the Palestinian people. Brett Stephens has a point.

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/30/opinion/middle-east-peace-plan.html

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Word Press Statistics: 2014 in review/Thank you followers!!!

The WordPress.com stats” helper personnel ” prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Thank you all my followers for making 2014 a successful year!  In particular, thank you for your comments, words of encouragement and the links you’ve provided to other sites. Let’s join together to make 2015 a year of active Public Advocacy.  … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Word Press Statistics: 2014 in review/Thank you followers!!!

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: #Step up for Israel/Update on events in Jerusalem

Four Jews were killed and several more were critically injured in a terrorist attack in a Jerusalem synagogue, early Tuesday morning. Below is more information about the attack and suggestions for how you can show solidarity. The two Palestinian suspects are residents of the East Jerusalem neighborhood Jabel Mukabaer. This morning, they entered the Kehilat … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: #Step up for Israel/Update on events in Jerusalem