Although the Pope’s friendships and strong tradition of dialogue with Jewish leaders has forged a deeper understanding and friendship between Jews and Catholics, I am deeply concerned about the Vatican’s unilateral recognition of Palestinian statehood. Contrary to its stated aims, this treaty does not further the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. This proclamation grants legitimacy to Palestinian statehood while allowing the Palestinians to circumvent negotiations with Israel on final status matters.
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America:
Hadassah is the largest Jewish women’s organization in America. With nearly 300,000 members, donors and supporters, Hadassah brings women together to effect change on such critical issues as ensuring Israel’s security, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization, its Jerusalem-based hospital system, Hadassah helps support exemplary care for more than 1 million people each year and pioneering medical research. Hadassah’s hospitals serve without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for "building bridges to peace" through medicine. Hadassah also supports two youth villages in Israel that set vulnerable teens and pre-teens on the path to a rewarding future. Visit us at hadassah.org; follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Threads; and watch us on YouTube.
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