Father Gabriel Nadaf -- one of the heads of the Greek Orthodox Church in Israel and a staunch supporter of the state of Israel -- called on the international community today (July 21, 2014) to support Israel's government and Operation Protective Edge, and to unite against terrorism "in order to safeguard the Holy Land," the Jewish Press website reports.
In a letter to ambassadors from various countries stationed in Israel, Nadaf called for support both for the IDF (Israeli Defense Forces) as it engages in military conflict, and also for diplomatic support for Israel.
"In the name of the Israeli Christians, I am crying out to the whole world: Wake up! Terrorism acts don't allow any chance for peace. If Hamas doesn't safeguard its own people, Israel cannot be held responsible for their safety. Hamas is supposed to be protecting its own people but unfortunately, like all the terrorist organizations, it does the opposite, takes advantage of the civilian Gazan population, and sacrifices its people (women and children). Therefore, the death of the Palestinian civilians in Gaza is the sole responsibility of Hamas. They are the only ones to blame," said Father Nadaf in his letter.
He added, Israel complied with Egypt's offer of a ceasefire, but Hamas refused. Israel cannot sit idle while the barrages of rockets are being fired on its civilians and it cannot allow the infiltration of terrorists into its space through tunnels whose sole purpose is killing Israeli civilians. The one big difference between Hamas and Israel is that the lives of Israeli civilians are very precious to the State and it will do everything in its power to protect them, regardless of religion."
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