Guy Oseary Instagram – Hisham Awartani and his two friends, Tahseen Ali Ahmad and Kinnan Abdalhamid, all Palestinian, were shot at in Burlington, Vermont on November 25.
I’ve connected with Elisabeth, the mother of Hisham, and offered my condolences and support.
As an Israeli Jew, I’m personally aware of the complexities of this time, intensified by malicious people with vested interests in our division through propaganda and misinformation.
It’s in this very moment that UNITY becomes not just necessary, but essential.
The attempt to divide us can not prevail. That agenda will only guarantee more heartbreak and further loss of innocent lives.
Regardless of our backgrounds, political beliefs and disagreements, each of us holds the opportunity to bridge divides and nurture empathy.
Elisabeth started a GoFundMe campaign for her son (https://gofund.me/026fa8da) to help Hisham as he prepares to move into this next phase of his life – recovery. The bullet lodged in his spine has caused paralysis from the chest down. This is a video of Hisham being discharged from the hospital today.
I have made a donation.
Donating and bringing attention to Hisham’s recovery goes beyond financial aid; it signifies a commitment for UNITY between our communities.
Starting tonight and for the next week, my family and many jews worldwide are celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah, we light candles on the menorah, each flame signifies hope piercing through darkness, symbolizing unity’s power to triumph over conflict. ‘Shalom’ and ‘Salam’ embody peace in our hearts, advancing a future where our shared humanity transcends barriers and differences.
Recently here in the United States, not only were these 3 men shot, a Jewish innocent man Paul Kessler was killed not far from where I live in Los Angeles, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy Wadea Al-Fayoume was killed in Chicago, and countless more have been physically hurt.. and living in constant fear.. Even in the last hour, shots were fired on the premises of a synagogue in Albany, New York.
Hate must never win.
Salam 🙏🏽 Peace 🙏🏽 Shalom 🙏🏽 🕎
#nohostageleftbehind | Posted on 08/Dec/2023 03:35:41
