Professor Ira Chernus: How to Help Palestine

In his latest commentary, religious studies professor, Ira Chernus advocates a new viewpoint toward the war on gaza. The University of Colorado Professor says people should adopt a position that is pro-PEACE, pro-Palestine and pro-Israel, in order to help the civilians in Gaza.  Ira Chernus, glad to have you with us - In gaza today, the Palestinian people are under attack for the twelfth day.  Whether someone is pro-Israel or not, many agree that there is no safe place - even for children in Gaza.  How is it possible NOT to take sides?

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Ira Chernus, Professor at University of Colorado - in the Religious Studies Department - at Boulder.  His latest commentary on the crisis in Gaza is available at commondreams.org

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