Since Oct. 7, 2023, the world has felt different for a lot of American Jews. Much of that is related to Israel’s ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. For almost two years, Israel has been responding to Hamas’ brutal attacks in Gaza. 

The results have been devastating for Palestinians. About 55,000 people have been killed from that war. Starvation has become a profound issue after Israel’s months-long food aid blockade a few months ago. 

This is an ongoing problem, as Israel has been striking food aid centers which happened just two days ago, killing 74 people. In America, Jews generally support the Jewish-majority country that is Israel. But there are some who feel that, whether they feel kinship with Israel or not, the country’s government needs to be held accountable. 

That’s true for many members of Jewish Voice for Peace. A number of people in the anti-Zionist group are participating in a “rolling solidarity fast” to help bring more attention to the starvation happening in Gaza. 

Ruby Shapiro, a member of the local Detroit chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, joined The Metro to share more about their effort.

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