A diverse, interfaith coalition of faith leaders, including Rep. Pressley, gathered in Boston's Copley Square to mourn the lives lost in Israel and Gaza and renew calls for a ceasefire. The vigil aimed to turn grief into action and demand a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, return hostages, and deliver humanitarian aid. The event was attended by people of all faiths and received support from various leaders, including the Saudi head of the Muslim World League and Muhammad al-Issa, who expressed concerns about the impact of the conflict on Muslim-Jewish relations globally.
The Saudi head of the Muslim World League calls for joint Muslim-Jewish interfaith leadership to counter the hatred generated by the Gaza War. Bravo! https://t.co/69VqVYU98r
“Israel’s assault on Gaza is redefining Muslim-Jewish relations for the worse across the globe,” writes Muhammad al-Issa. “I worry these will lead to a spiral of extremism. The repercussions could be devastating. We must do everything to prevent them” https://t.co/P6LjyWQmJn
There's something powerful about collective, multifaith prayers for peace. I was proud to join faith leaders in Boston to mourn the lives lost in Israel & Gaza, and turn our grief into action. We need a #CeasefireNOW to save lives, return hostages, & deliver humanitarian aid. https://t.co/E2rCSTRawD
I was the closing speaker at this, following @RepPressley. An impressively large, diverse vigil. Representing the nonreligious, I quoted Israeli rock & folk songs that are like secular sacred texts to me, to demand a #CeasefireNOW, for the sake of all Palestinians and Israelis. https://t.co/f4BNODkRLm
HAPPENING NOW: Boston's biggest gathering of faith leaders since 10/7 is assembling in Copley Square. People of all faiths have come here tonight to mourn, pray, and renew calls for a ceasefire. They are joined by @RepPressley, one of the first officials to call for ceasefire. https://t.co/xGOPfb6NPT
I'm joining a diverse, interfaith coalition of faith leaders to mourn the lives lost in Israel and Gaza and renew our calls for a #CeasefireNOW. Tune in: https://t.co/RP6tQX0w84