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A personal statement about the current affairs I always have and always will defend the sanctity of life and human rights as fundamental values. I condemn all acts of violence and displacement against civilians; murder, rape, bombings of homes, killing of children, prevention of food and medicine, kidnapping of civilians and imprisonment withouht a trial. I reject and detest the denial of such horrendous events that have taken place and are still happening, and it doesn’t matter if it’s in Gaza, Israel, and the West Bank, made against all victims and by all perpetrators on all sides of the conflict. Violence can only end with a ceasefire and negotiations, never with guns and bombs. Sadly, as a person who was born in Israel and left it 15 years ago, I’m expected to share these views, though to me they seem nothing but obvious. This bloody and ruthless conflict, like so many others, is being waged by corrupt and cynical leaders, religious fanatics, egomaniacal generals, and greedy kings. I pray for a ceasefire, for the return of hostages, captives, and prisoners to their homes and families, for an end to attacks on civilians, and for the reconstruction of homes. I hope for the removal of racist, violent regimes that use the propaganda of hatred and disregard human values to strengthen their political influence, religious aspirations, and financial interests. I hope and pray for freedom and equality, for safety and peace for all the people of the region, for solidarity, humanity, and healing. It might sound clichéd, sentimental, or naive; but history has proven that this is the only way. Ofir Raul Graizer

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