In the fire, a glimpse of hope

[LeftishBrit]

http://peacenow.org/entries/in_the_fire_a_glimpse_of_hope

(From Noam Shelef, Dec. 6th on the 'Americans for Peace Now' blog)

'Israel was struck by disaster last week: A forest fire blazed out of control outside of Haifa. More than 40 were killed. Israel's firefighters didn't have the manpower or the equipment to put out the blaze....

....

That's right: Egypt, Jordan, Turkey, and even the Palestinian Authority sent men and equipment to help Israel put out the flames (outside planes and Palestinian fire truck and firefighters pictured above).

Skeptics believe that the Israelis and Palestinians harbor so much hate and pain that peace is impossible. The events of the past week show that they are wrong.

The image of Palestinian firefighters standing shoulder-to-shoulder with their Israeli counterparts shows us that both peoples understand that they have a common humanity and a shared future...'



Indeed, one glimpse of hope in a horrible tragedy.

[yellerpup]

1. Thank you so much for posting this story.

This is important for people to know. It is hopeful. :kick: & Rec.

[nykym]

2. Often it is the

people we choose to represent us that betray us. The "common folk" know hardship & despair, they also know compassion & consideration.