As the new Gaza ceasefire takes effect today, Israeli forces have begun pulling back, and thousands of Palestinians have begun trekking back to whatever remains of their homes.After two horrific and painful years, the ceasefire agreement announced this week provides hope for a reprieve from the genocide in Gaza and the return of all hostages.

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Yesterday evening, Sens. Adam Schiff (CA) and Tim Kaine (VA) forced a vote on their War Powers Resolution, S.J.Res.83 to stop the President from using the military in illegal attacks in the Caribbean.

After two horrific years of bombardment and blockade, we welcome news of a possible reprieve from the violence and genocide in Gaza and a return of all hostages. Any pause that spares lives is an opportunity to begin the long and difficult work of healing and rebuilding lives.

Dublin Monthly Meeting Peace Committee plans to hold another Silent Quaker Peace Witness on Saturday Nov 8 from 11.30am to 12.30pm, outside the gates of St Stephen’s Green at the top of Graft…

It’s hard to find words for this moment. The genocide in Gaza unfolding before our eyes has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, and the full scope of the devastation remains unknown.