Christina Pascucci Instagram – It was an honor to meet Moran Stella Yanai who was held captive in G@za for 54 days. She is bravely sharing her story, even with those who have the polar opposite viewpoint (second slide).
The second slide is particularly powerful because many in the encampments engaged in “anti-normalization” tactics in which they simply would not acknowledge the existence of Jews. It is rare to see this kind of dialogue, but it’s much needed.
I still believe it’s the path to healing and peace.
We cannot be in our echo chambers, we must engage with those who think differently. When we don’t, we can become hard to the world and lose our humanity.
Moran said her biggest fear is that the news cycle moves on, or the world forgets, because once that happens, it is normalized to take hostages.
And the things we take for granted are no longer safe— like going to a music festival.
Thank you for your incredible bravery, and sharing your story despite the pain you’ve endured.
May peace come to the Middle East.
#bringthemhome | Posted on 04/Jul/2024 05:43:30
