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Interfaith leaders launch daylong unity fast for Mideast peace
http://www.religionnews.com/2014/07/14/interfaith-leaders-launch-daylong-unity-fast-mideast-peace/Dale Hanson Bourke | July 14, 2014
(RNS) While the violence escalates in Israel and Gaza, a movement is taking hold that unites Jews, Muslims and others in a campaign for peace.
In the face of escalating violence in Israel and Gaza, Jews, Muslims and others are planning a daylong fast on July 15, 2014, in support of peace in the region. Photo courtesy Ivakoleva, via Shutterstock (Not for redistribution)
On Tuesday (July 15), a daylong fast is planned as part of a public effort to show unity in the fight against war and violence in the region.
Using the Twitter hashtag #HungryforPeace, the cause started in Israel and gained strength in England, promoted by Yachad, a U.K.-based pro-Israel, pro-peace group. Last weekend, it was announced in temples, mosques and churches in the U.S.
Pastor Steve Norman of Kensington Church near Detroit used Twitter to call his 10,000-strong congregation to join him in the fast after reading about the efforts of Muslims and Jews to publicly stand together.
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