tagged w/ International Al-Awda Convention
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"Today we emphasise that the right of return is as holy as Jerusalem. It is inalienable, non- negotiable, and sacred," Bishop Atallah said In a 3 day convention in California which began May 16 and added "The occupation failed at killing the resistance and the evidence is you," he added.
He went on further and said:
"Whoever has a key or documents, hold onto them because you're coming back. You are returning"
ZIONISM
"We have one enemy, the Israeli occupation that displaced our people in 1948 and occupied Jerusalem in 1967,"
The Bishop said Christian Zionism justifications are "satanic" and "racist". Many Orthodox Jews also reject Zionism as against Judaism and God.
UNITY
"My presence with Sheikh Taiseer is a focus on our unity," said Bishop Atallah. "Our religions can never divide us. We are proud of both Christians and Muslims." something which was also echoed by Sheikh Taiseer.
The land of Palestine/ Israel is Holy to Jews, Muslims and Christians due to its connections to the Prophets. Over 1,000 Palestinians attended this convention alongside people like Richard Becker supporting the right of return. "Today we emphasise that the right of return is as holy as Jerusalem. It is... more
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