To the Palestinian community in Lebanon
We, the Coalition of Women for Peace in Israel, write to you on the occasion of the twentieth year commemoration of the massacres that took place in Sabra and Shatilla refugee camps. Our group is comprised of nine women's peace organizations, whose members are actively working on behalf of peace with justice between Israel and Palestine.
We know that you have suffered greatly as a result of the war with Israel and ensuing occupation: You and your families were forced to flee during the 1948 war, and then, for generations, you have been consigned to live as refugees in other countries. In particular, our hearts ache to recall the terrible massacre that took place in the Sabra and Shatila refugee camps twenty years ago, which Israeli leaders allowed to take place.
We condemn the brutal murderers of your loved ones and we condemn the leaders who must be held accountable for these war crimes, Ariel Sharon above all. We join you in mourning for those who were killed and maimed and we condemn those who are responsible. we hope that you will accept the sincerity of our words and allow us to stand in solidarity with you as we strive to build peace with justice between Israel and Palestine.
The Coalition of Women for a Just Peace.
Israel
Our website: http://www.coalitionofwomen4peace.org
Dr. Laurie King-Irani is North American Coordinator of International Campaign for Justice for the Victims of Sabra & Shatila. For media queries, write to coordinator@indictsharon.net. For website queries, write to webmaster@indictsharon.net.
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