Category: Palestinians

TheVoiceOfJoyce A momentous day. 2 years after their capture, on Simchat Torah, the last 20 living hostages were returned home to Israel. It is hoped Peace can be achieved between the Israelis and the Palestinians

October 13, 2025

Phase 1 remains to be fulfilled by Hamas. They must return the remains of the 28 hostages in their custody. The Palestinian prisoners, held by Israel are released. Trump flew to Egypt to continue negotiations and set up the Peace keeping force and civil control of the Gaza Strip. Dismantling of Hamas militarily is one … More TheVoiceOfJoyce A momentous day. 2 years after their capture, on Simchat Torah, the last 20 living hostages were returned home to Israel. It is hoped Peace can be achieved between the Israelis and the Palestinians

TheVoiceOfJoyce The Trump Gaza peace plan, detailed by Haaretz.

September 29, 2025

What is stopping everyone from agreeing in principle to a “Good Friday Agreement “. They agree to lay down their weapons and cease killing each other. They don’t have to get along with each other, they have to stop the killing. 2. Once hostages and prisoners are exchanged, Hamas will need a mechanism to demilitarize … More TheVoiceOfJoyce The Trump Gaza peace plan, detailed by Haaretz.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Enterprising women from Israel, Gaza & Ramallah given BBC award for 100 Influential Women.

December 3, 2024

The BBC just acknowledged the accomplishments of 4 women of valor. 1. A mother of a Hamas hostage, who has led the protests for their release. 2. Another Israeli woman who organized a non profit to distribute food during Covid 19 and continues to service those in need, with 1000 volunteers. 3. A Palestinian woman … More TheVoiceOfJoyce Enterprising women from Israel, Gaza & Ramallah given BBC award for 100 Influential Women.

TheVoiceOfJoyce Civil discourse by two men trying to seek Common Ground & solutions &/or first steps toward peace!

June 5, 2021

http://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2021/06/03/palestinian-writer-an-israeli-writer-exchange-emails-seek-common-ground/

AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce A breath of fresh air across the Middle East as the UAE embraces Israel and looks toward the future for peace in the region. Looking toward the future rather than old battles. This point in time for the Middle East relationships may be a positive turning point for all Countries and has great potential for all people!

August 14, 2020

http://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/13/opinion/israel-uae.html

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.

January 30, 2020

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

#AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce:If most of the population is earning less than $35,000 a year how can they feed their families, live in a home & afford hefty hospital co pays? Our State of Inequality has grown worse since the 1980’s. Bankers went from 3.3% of GDP to 7.7% Where are the jobs? Climate Mitigation would create jobs.

November 8, 2019

http://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/08/us/hospitals-lawsuits-medical-debt.html

#AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce Join our conversation: from Impeachment to Foreign & Domestic Policy. Have a blessed day!

October 11, 2019

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PUBLIC ADVOCACY: perhaps we are all Jews?

August 26, 2014

Israel’s survival as a Jewish state depends upon Israel redefining who is a Jew. I propose that a Jew can be anyone born or converted to Judaism or any person willing to live in Peace with the Israelis. Sounds simple enough. Israel’s land mass and security concerns don’t lend themselves to a divided country concept. … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: perhaps we are all Jews?

PUBLIC ADVOCACY: SWFS Israel Committee Event: 9/8/14

August 12, 2014

Dear Readers:  As a member of the Israel Committee of Stephan Wise Free Synagogue on the Upper West Side of NYC, I would like to invite members of my Community to attend , what we think will be an insightful perspective on the latest Conflict between Gaza and Israel.  We hope to learn from an … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: SWFS Israel Committee Event: 9/8/14